AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i9-11900K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i9-11900K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 16% slower and 233% cheaper than Intel Core i9-11900K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE$149.99$499
CPU MARK2159825040
VALUE14450
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY332200
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz8 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS38893511
DATEQ1/2024Q1/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
$190.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
24416
$164.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
$175.99

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8500G better than Intel Core i9-11900K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-11900K by 65%.


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 i9-11900K efficiency score is 200. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 40%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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