AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i3-10100

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i3-10100 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 60% faster and 32% more expensive than Intel Core i3-10100.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE£129.98£88.67
CPU MARK215988657
VALUE16698
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY332133
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz4 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz4.30 GHz
THREADS38892616
DATEQ1/2024Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

NameCPU mark
Price
Intel Core i9-11900F
22080
£208.66
Intel Core i9-11900F
22080
£235.48
Intel Core i9-11900
22466
£338.66

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i3-10100

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8500G better than Intel Core i3-10100?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i3-10100 by 41%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 21598. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 332. The Intel Core i3-10100 efficiency score is 133. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 60%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.