AMD's Ryzen processors are undoubtedly a very worthwhile choice in terms of price and performance. Since the 7000 series, AMD has also completely entered the DDR5 memory era.
Although the memory version has kept up, with the development of the AI industry, more and more users have begun to pay attention to the cutting-edge technology of AI, and gamers have begun to urgently hope that major manufacturers can launch products that optimize AI.
Thus, AMD's 8000 series Ryzen processors were born.
There are three Ryzen processors for the first time, namely Ryzen 5 8500G, Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 8700G. All three are equipped with integrated graphics (corresponding to 740M, 760M and 780M respectively) and desktop processors equipped with Ryzen AI NPU.
However, due to its relationship with the set display, many independent display gamers are not very interested in this - they don't need the set display, and they have to spend this money, which is indeed a little tangled in their hearts.
So, in order to make it possible for graphics gamers to buy high-performance processors with AI functions at a more affordable price, our protagonist today, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, was born.
It is worth mentioning that this time we received a complete computer from Günther, and the first launch of the Ryzen 7 8700F was also handed over to some AMD channel brand partners to provide the whole machine for sale, which has the advantage of allowing users to experience one-step service with less money.
Processor Specifications:
As is customary, we've put together a spec sheet to give you a more detailed look at the differences between the Ryzen 7 8700F and the Core i5-14400F.
In terms of process progress, Ryzen 7 8700F has officially entered the 4nm level, and its core code name has also become Phoenix. The processor is designed with 8 cores and 16 threads, and since it belongs to the same Zen4 architecture, the processor should only start 1 full CCD.
It is worth mentioning that the Ryzen 8000 series officially added the AMD Ryze AI NPU module on the basis of the original processor, so in terms of running AI, the processor will be better than its competitors.
: 7 8700F CPU-Z : i5-14400 CPU-Z
As of press time, the latest CPU-Z version still doesn't recognize the Ryzen 7 8700F processor.
Through this CPU-Z, it can be found that due to its TDP of only 65W, the voltage of this processor is only 0.468V in daily standby. Its 8 cores and 16 threads can reach a maximum frequency of 5.05GHz.
Güntel computer machine introduction:
The whole machine we received was a portable desktop from Jingtel, JD.com's own brand.
Founded in 2022 in Wuhan, China, with an area of 1,500 square meters, Ginter is a brand focusing on the field of ITX mini computers. The company adheres to the product concept of "small space, high appearance, long and stable", and provides users with more excellent miniaturized computers and hardware solutions that have been passed down by word of mouth.
The brand's main focus is on small and lightweight and portable cases, and its main models are usually in the 7-15L range. It can allow users to realize the characteristics of "people go with the machine".
When the chassis was first received, in order to ensure the safety of transportation, the radiator and other places were reinforced with cable ties.
At the same time, the chassis and graphics card are developed separately, and the user needs to install the graphics card separately after receiving the machine.
What it looks like after installing the graphics card
Close-up of the details of the CPU cooler, the standard 8700F cooler is a small double-tower structure, which can ensure that the processor certificate provides more efficient heat dissipation performance, but also makes its own volume as small as possible.
Detail of Hankai 7700XT alloy graphics card after it is mounted on the top of the chassis.
The effect of the whole chassis after it is lit
The effect of the whole chassis after it is lit
Ryezen AI NPU Game Plus App:
AMD's Ryzen AI NPU is designed to make processors faster and more efficient when running AI-related calculations.
Although for graphics, image processing and computing is still the majority of the graphics card. But does this really negate the role of the processor?
Actually, no, the combination of Ryzen AI NPU and Gaming Plus is a good example.
If you want to monitor the NPU at any time, you can turn on the NPU frequency (MHz) and NPU occupancy (%) in the basic tab in the lower right corner of the software homepage - hardware monitoring.
At the same time, in the software homepage-2 Haai, you can see the AMD Ryzen AI NPU mode. It should be noted that the first time you enter the mode, you need to download.
After downloading, you can see that the game mode has been checked, which means that the software is ready to use.
The application of Game Plus software to Ryzen AI NPU mainly includes three parts, which are super-burning moments - recording wonderful moments of the game. Peripherals Smart Light Control - Change the lighting effects of peripherals according to the content of the game. and AI Game Coach - Analyze game operations and give corresponding recommendations.
Game Plus will automatically identify the corresponding and supported related games, and you can view various corresponding occupancy rates in the transcendent moment at any time after opening the game.
And the most used app in this app is Transcendent Moment, which is used to automatically record the corresponding moment for you after you complete cool actions such as kills.
And after entering the game, you can check the frequency and occupancy of the NPU above at any time.
After the AMD Ryzen AI NPU mode is enabled, the frequency of the NPU will always remain at 800MHz under normal conditions, and the usage of the NPU will remain at 0%.
Of course, after the game is added to recognize the over-burning moment of the game, the relevant video will be recorded, and the usage rate of the NPU will increase at this time. This feature can greatly avoid the interference of the CPU and graphics card caused by the video recording of this period, and the AI NPU is used for the processor instead.
It enables users to record their wonderful moments while ensuring the smoothness of the game.
Introduction of test platform and test project:
It is worth mentioning that this test is divided into 2 platforms, AMD and Intel platforms, and the hardware used by the two platforms is different.
Among them, the main hardware of the AMD platform is Ryzen 7 8700F processor, DDR5-6400MHz 16GB*2 memory, and RX 7700 XT graphics card.
The main hardware of the Intel platform is a Core i5-14400F processor, DDR5-6800MHz 16GB*2 memory, and an RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.
This test is divided into two parts: benchmark test and game performance test. At the same time, since the processor adds a Ryzen AI NPU unit, we have added the Procyon Microsoft Windows ML AI testing section.
CPU Benchmarks Section:
CPU-Z 线 Benchmark得分对
CPU-Z多线 Benchmark得分对
Cinebench R23单线程CPU渲染性能得分对比
Cinebench R23多线程CPU渲染性能得分对比
Comparison of the performance of AIDA64 memory DDR5-6400MHz and DDR5-6000MHz at different frequencies
Futemark Related Test Sections:
Note: In this test, in addition to the processor, the corresponding platforms of the two are also different.
Among them, AMD is a combination of DDR5 6400MHz 16GB*2 memory + RX 7700 XT graphics card, and Intel is a combination of DDR5 6800MHz 16GB*2 memory + RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.
PCMark 10 Extended综合性能得分对比
3DMark CPU Profile单线程得分对比
3DMark CPU Profile最大线程得分对比
3Dmark Time Spy CPU得分对比
3Dmark Fire Strike Extreme 物理得分对比
3Dmark Fire Strike物理得分对比
Procyon Microsoft Windows ML AI测试得分对比
Crossmark-related test sections:
CrossMark CPU performance test composite score comparison
CrossMark CPU performance test productivity score comparison
CrossMark CPU Performance Test Creativity Score Comparison
CrossMark CPU performance test reflexivity score comparison
Game performance test part (1):
Note: In this test, in addition to the processor, the corresponding platforms of the two are also different.
Among them, AMD is a combination of DDR5 6400MHz 16GB*2 memory + RX 7700 XT graphics card, and Intel is a combination of DDR5 6800MHz 16GB*2 memory + RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.
Comparison of the average frame rate of Horizon Zero Dawn on two different platforms
Comparison of the average frame rate of Borderlands 3 on two different platforms
Comparison of the average frame rate of Middle-earth: Shadow of War on two different platforms
Galaxy Breaker CPU Benchmark Comparison of the average frame rate of two different platforms
Game performance test part (2):
Note: In this test, in addition to the processor, the corresponding platforms of the two are also different.
Among them, AMD is a combination of DDR5 6400MHz 16GB*2 memory + RX 7700 XT graphics card, and Intel is a combination of DDR5 6800MHz 16GB*2 memory + RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.
Cyberpunk 2077 compares the average frame rate of two different platforms
Border Benchmark compares the average frame rate between two different platforms
Comparison of the average frame rate of Far Cry 6 on two different platforms
Comparison of the average frame rate of Watch Dogs: Legion on two different platforms
Test Summary:
As is customary, we have made a data table so that you can have a visual understanding of the performance of both platforms.
Of course, it has to be mentioned that in the comparison test, in addition to the processor, the corresponding platforms of the two are also different.
Among them, AMD is a combination of Ryzen 7 8700F + DDR5 6400MHz 16GB*2 memory + RX 7700 XT graphics card, and Intel is a combination of Core i5-14400F + DDR5 6800MHz 16GB*2 memory + RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.
Through the comparison chart above, it can be found that AMD's entire platform is very good in terms of game performance, with a difference of nearly 10% or so between the two. In terms of benchmark performance, the Ryzen 7 8700F processor is also the most ahead of the Core i5-14400F processor.
At the same time, we also conducted a baking test on the Ryzen 7 8700F processor for about 25 minutes, using the AIDA64 single-baking FPU at a room temperature of 21 degrees.
Through the above test, it can be found that during the entire baking process, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F processor has a maximum temperature of only 83 degrees even in the case of small twin towers with air cooling and small chassis.
The all-core frequency is maintained at 4.4GHz during the baking process, and the CPU power consumption is 87.12W.
Finally, we've listed a comparison of the similarly priced configurations of the two platforms (the above memory is from Güntelle's JD.com self-operated store).
However, it should be noted that Günther does not use a 14400F processor, but chooses a 13400F, and even if it is such a processor, the two are just price parity. If you choose the 14400F processor, the price of the Intel platform will be slightly higher.
Test Impressions:
The Ryzen 7 8700F processor is undoubtedly a high-performance, low-cost product that is very suitable for users to build a dedicated graphics desktop, or buy an e-commerce machine. Its 65W power consumption, even with a small dual-tower air-cooled radiator, has a maximum temperature of only 83 degrees in a small 15L case with no air intake (the case only has 2 top fans for air out).
In terms of gaming performance, the combination of this processor and RX 7700 XT can be said to be completely superior to Intel's Core i5-14400F plus RTX 4060 Ti.
Finally, there is the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F's built-in Ryzen AI NPU unit, which makes it easier for users to run AI processing.
AI is undoubtedly an important strategic layout of AMD's and even Microsoft's new generation, through the above tests, we can also find that the Ryzen 7 8700F equipped with AI NPU can even allow the game to add this tool without occupying the load of the CPU and GPU, complete the recording of "kill video", and in the future, it will be cutout, AI painting and even live broadcast will also get a wider range of application scenarios.
It can be said that Ryzen's 8000 series processors are a processor that truly embraces the future and embraces AI. And the Ryzen 7 8700F still maintains excellent performance while subtracting the integrated graphics card, which can be regarded as AMD's sincere processor specially built for gamers.