AMD Ryzen 7 9700F Intel Core i5-10300H
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We compared two CPUs: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs Intel Core i5-10300H. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F features 8 cores and 16 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.5 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-10300H has 4 cores and 8 threads with a maximum clock speed of 4.50 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Why AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is better than Intel Core i5-10300H
- Geekbench 6 shows 166% faster single-core and 178% faster multi-core performance
- 22% higher CPU boost clock (5.5 GHz vs 4.50 GHz)
- Released about 5 years and 4 months later
- Supports newer PCIe version 5.0 vs 3.0
- 300% larger L3 cache (32 MB shared vs 8 MB)
- 96% higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s)
- More advanced 4nm manufacturing process (vs 14nm)
- 100% more cores (8 cores vs 4 cores)
- Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
Why Intel Core i5-10300H is better than AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
- Lower power consumption (35 W vs 65 W)
Performance Scores
Single-Core Score
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
90
Intel Core i5-10300H
39
Multi-Core Score
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
54
Intel Core i5-10300H
17
Total Score
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
72
Intel Core i5-10300H
28
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F +166%
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
3,051
Intel Core i5-10300H
1,147
Multi-Core
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F +178%
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
14,089
Intel Core i5-10300H
5,072
| Single-Core | 3,051 | 1,147 |
| Multi-Core | 14,089 | 5,072 |
General Info
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Launch Date | September 16, 2025 | Q2 2020 |
| Generation | Ryzen 9000 Series | 10th Generation |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Comet Lake-H |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile |
| Class | High-end | Mid-range |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | No |
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Comet Lake-H |
| Lithography | 4 nm TSMC | 14 nm |
CPU
| Total Cores | 8 | 4 |
| Total Threads | 16 | 8 |
| Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz | 2.50 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz | 4.50 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB shared | 8 MB |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 45.8 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | Yes | No |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | No | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Base Frequency | - | 350 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | - | 1050 MHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | - | 4096x2304@30Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | - | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| 4K Support | Yes | Yes |
Power & I/O
| Socket | AM5 Socket | FCBGA1440 |
| PCIe Version | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 16 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 65 W | 35 W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | 88 W | 45 W |
| Max Temperature | 95 °C | 100°C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |