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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 7 8700F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $59 less on MSRP ($270 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 115.7 vs 96.2 PassMark/$ ($270 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 8700G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 8700G

2024

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Ryzen 7 8700F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8700F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (18,000 vs 18,040).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 96.2 vs 115.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $270 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 8700F

2024

Ryzen 7 8700G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $59 less on MSRP ($270 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 115.7 vs 96.2 PassMark/$ ($270 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Ryzen 7 8700F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 8700G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8700F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (18,000 vs 18,040).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 96.2 vs 115.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $270 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 8700F better than Ryzen 7 8700G?

Yes. Ryzen 7 8700F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 8700F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.4% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 8700F is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 8700F is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 8700F is $59 cheaper on MSRP at $270 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 20.3% better value on MSRP (115.7 vs 96.2 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 8700F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 7 8700F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 8700G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 8700F	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	266 FPS	267 FPS
medium	240 FPS	240 FPS
high	206 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	236 FPS
medium	190 FPS	192 FPS
high	158 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	163 FPS
medium	131 FPS	135 FPS
high	102 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 8700F	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	483 FPS	483 FPS
medium	403 FPS	398 FPS
high	347 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	423 FPS
medium	374 FPS	367 FPS
high	322 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	283 FPS	280 FPS
medium	259 FPS	254 FPS
high	244 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	206 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 8700F	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	781 FPS	791 FPS
medium	781 FPS	791 FPS
high	767 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	649 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	766 FPS	730 FPS
medium	629 FPS	609 FPS
high	544 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	435 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	506 FPS
medium	457 FPS	441 FPS
high	402 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	329 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 8700F	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	781 FPS	791 FPS
medium	781 FPS	791 FPS
high	781 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	781 FPS	756 FPS
1440p
low	781 FPS	791 FPS
medium	781 FPS	764 FPS
high	692 FPS	661 FPS
ultra	602 FPS	574 FPS
4K
low	615 FPS	579 FPS
medium	553 FPS	514 FPS
high	495 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	395 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 7 8700G

Ryzen 7 8700F

The Ryzen 7 8700F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,240 points. Launch price was $270.

Ryzen 7 8700G

The Ryzen 7 8700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,649 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 7 8700G share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8700F versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8700G — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8700G (base: 4.1 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). Both are built on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8700F scores 31,240 against the Ryzen 7 8700G's 31,649 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 8700G. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,040 vs 18,000 (0.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8700F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,649 vs 2,720, a 2.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 8700G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,500 vs 14,326 (5.9% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8700G). Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 8700F	Ryzen 7 8700G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	4.1 GHz	4.2 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (2023−2024)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	31,240	31,649+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,040	18,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,649	2,720+3%
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,500	14,326+6%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: XB650,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 8700F) and X670,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 8700G).

Feature	Ryzen 7 8700F	Ryzen 7 8700G
Socket	AM5	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	256 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen 7 8700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Ryzen 7 8700F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8700F targets High-performance Gaming w/ dGPU, Ryzen 7 8700G targets High-end Desktop APU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8700F rivals Core i7-14700F; Ryzen 7 8700G rivals Core i7-13700.

Feature	Ryzen 7 8700F	Ryzen 7 8700G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon 780M
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	High-performance Gaming w/ dGPU	High-end Desktop APU

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 8700F launched at $270 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 8700G debuted at $329. On MSRP ($270 vs $329), the Ryzen 7 8700F is $59 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 8700F delivers 115.7 pts/$ vs 96.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 8700G — making the Ryzen 7 8700F the 18.4% better value option.