AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i9-12900KS

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 102% slower and 123% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900KS.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE£129.98£289.99
CPU MARK2159843724
VALUE166151
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W150W
EFFICIENCY332291
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz5.50 GHz
THREADS38894331
DATEQ1/2024Q2/2022

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 i9-12900KS

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8500G better than Intel Core i9-12900KS?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KS by 9%.


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 i9-12900KS efficiency score is 291. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 12%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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