AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i9-10850K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i9-10850K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 4% slower and 73% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10850K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE$149.99$260
CPU MARK2159822485
VALUE14486
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY332180
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz10 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz5.10 GHz
THREADS38893082
DATEQ1/2024Q3/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10850K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
21916
$134.85
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
$149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
21540
$116.98

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8500G better than Intel Core i9-10850K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10850K by 40%.


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 i9-10850K efficiency score is 180. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 46%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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