AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i5-12600KF

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i5-12600KF CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 28% slower and 13% cheaper than Intel Core i5-12600KF.

Specifications comparison

PRICE$149.99$169.99
CPU MARK2159827583
VALUE144162
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W150W
EFFICIENCY332184
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz6 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS38893925
DATEQ1/2024Q4/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600KF

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8500G better than Intel Core i5-12600KF?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12600KF by 12%.


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 i5-12600KF efficiency score is 184. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 45%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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