AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
67.1Single-core88.7
53.5Multi-core81.6
48Gamingspec-based64.4
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+28) and single-core (+22). AMD Ryzen 7 8700G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 54
- 275% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 8 MB
- 125% higher cores: 18 vs 8
- 88% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 16 MB
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 159 W+81% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 18+125% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 18+13% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 30 MB+275% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 30 MB+88% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 36% | 3,182+24%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000Top 40% | 20,692+59%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 2,261+26%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100Top 36% | 30,867+81%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 29,500Top 41% | 51,560+75%Top 16% |
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