AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i7-10700K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i7-10700K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 13% faster and 63% cheaper than Intel Core i7-10700K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE$149.99$244.25
CPU MARK2159818877
VALUE14477
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY332151
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz8 x 3.80 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz5.10 GHz
THREADS38893055
DATEQ1/2024Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-10700K

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8500G better than Intel Core i7-10700K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-10700K by 47%.


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 i7-10700K efficiency score is 151. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 55%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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