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  • Avg. price: ~£180
  • PassMark benchmark result: 31041
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.0 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.0

Technical Score

10.0%

8.7

User score

Very good
7.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

6.7

Performance

18.0%

7.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.9

Platform

1.0%

2.8

Integrated Graphics

Very good
8.7

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

7.9

Popularity

User score:
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4.5
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4.8
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Excellent
  • 6.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    7.7

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 5.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor based on the Zen 4 'Phoenix' architecture, designed for the AM5 socket with a 65W TDP. It features a 4.1 GHz base clock and a max boost of up to 5.0 GHz, supported by 16MB of L3 cache and 8MB of L2 cache, while utilizing a power-efficient TSMC 4nm process. Main advantages include its integrated Ryzen AI NPU capable of 16 TOPS for local AI workloads and its competitive value for budget-conscious 8-core builds. However, significant trade-offs include the lack of integrated graphics (requiring a discrete GPU), no support for PCIe 5.0, and a reduced L3 cache compared to standard Ryzen 7000 series desktop chips, which can impact gaming performance.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

6.7

Performance

18.0%

7.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.9

Platform

1.0%

2.8

Integrated Graphics

7.0
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a technical score of 7.05 points, which is higher than that of 85.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

7.9

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.5
(177)
amazon
4.8
(20)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

8.7
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a user score of 8.71 points, which is higher than that of 86.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
7.9
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a popularity of 7.9 points, which is higher than 86.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

7.9
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 92.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

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Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 91.8% of processors and equal to that of 3.4% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

5.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F reaches a boost clock of 5.0 GHz which is higher than that of 80.3% of processors and equal to that of 5.7% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

8 x 4.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a base clock of 8x4.1 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

4 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 88.4% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 4 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 87% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

8 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an L2 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 73.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

512 KB
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

5,200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.1% of processors and equal to 7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR5-5200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 74.1% of processors and equal to 5.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

5,200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports XMP/EXPO memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 94.5% of processors and equal to 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

256 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 89.4% of processors and equal to 8.3% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

no
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not include integrated graphics. 87.6% include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

65 W
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 70% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

65 W
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 70.3% of processors and equal to that of 16.4% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

88 W
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a boost power of 88 W which is higher than that of 57.6% of processors and equal to that of 6.3% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports configurable TDP. 52.9% support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs the average processor

  • 2.54x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (7,061 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (7,061 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.7,061 vs 2,783
  • 79.3% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,637 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,637 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,637 vs 1,471
  • 56.1% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,877 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,877 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,877 vs 2,483
  • 2.81x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,484 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,484 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.13,484 vs 4,793
  • 2.95x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,041 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,041 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.31,041 vs 10,532.5
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 16.3% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 46.1% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (707 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (707 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.707 vs 484
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a newer release date than the average processor (2024 vs 2020).
  • Supports HMP
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 2.54x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (7,061 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 79.3% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,637 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 56.1% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,877 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2.81x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,484 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 2.95x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,041 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 16.3% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 46.1% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (707 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 13 higher clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (41 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Phoenix vs Kaby Lake).
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 3.2x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 5.05x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has more transistors than the average processor (25 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 81.7% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (83.2 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 77.3% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 37.5% higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.65 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
    What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.65 W vs 45 W
  • 37.5% higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.88 W vs 64 W
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 8700F?

  • Affordable entry point into the AM5 platform for users requiring 8 cores
  • Strong multi-threading performance for productivity tasks like rendering and programming
  • Energy-efficient 65W TDP makes it relatively easy to cool with a standard tower cooler
  • Includes dedicated AI compute cores (NPU) for specialized workloads
  • Unlocked multiplier allows for straightforward overclocking to boost performance

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 7 8700F?

  • Lower gaming performance compared to Ryzen 7000 series (e.g., 7500F, 7600) due to reduced 16MB L3 cache
  • Lacks integrated graphics (F-series), requiring a mandatory dedicated GPU
  • Limited to PCIe 4.0 support, missing out on the PCIe 5.0 capabilities found in other Zen 4 chips
  • Market positioning is often seen as poor value compared to the better-performing Ryzen 7 7700 or 7700X
  • Utilizes thermal paste under the heat spreader instead of soldering, which can lead to higher operating temperatures

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs. Intel i7-14700F – CPU Benchmarks: Which Intel equivalent would you like to compare these results with?

The Intel Core i7-14700F outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, featuring 20 cores (8P/12E) and 28 threads that deliver 25.2% higher multi-threaded performance and 9% faster single-thread speeds. The Intel chip reaches higher boost clocks (5.4 GHz) and higher cache, making it superior for heavy productivity and gaming, though it runs on the older LGA 1700 platform. Conversely, the AMD...Read more

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hardwaredealz.com
30/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs. AMD Ryzen 7 5700X - HardwareDealz.com

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F serves as a modern 4nm AM5 entry-point with higher clock speeds (up to 5.0 GHz), while the Ryzen 7 5700X is a budget-friendly, matured AM4 option. The 8700F offers superior productivity performance (15-32% faster multi-threaded) and DDR5 support, but it suffers from a reduced 16MB L3 cache compared to the 32MB on the 5700X, along with limited PCIe 4.0 x8 lanes....Read more

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pcgameshardware.de
05/07/2024
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F Review: Phoenix Without IGP as a Mobile CPU on Desktop

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, a "Phoenix" desktop CPU based on Zen 4, is an 8-core/16-thread processor that disables the RDNA 3 iGPU found in the 8700G, yet keeps the 16 TOPS AI Neural Processing Unit (NPU) active. Operating at 65W TDP on the AM5 socket, it delivers strong mid-range performance, generally exceeding the Intel Core i5-14400F in gaming and productivity. Pros include superior...Read more

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extreme.pcgameshardware.de
05/07/2024
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F Review: Phoenix Without iGPU as a Mobile CPU on Desktop

The PC Games Hardware review examines the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F, identifying them as repurposed "Phoenix" mobile silicon adapted for the desktop AM5 socket, with the 8700F featuring 8 cores and the 8400F using 6 cores. A primary advantage is the monolithic die design, which provides superior idle power efficiency compared to chiplet-based Ryzen 7000 series processors....Read more

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