AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i9-14900KS

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i9-14900KS CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 180% slower and 385% cheaper than Intel Core i9-14900KS.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE£129.98£629.99
CPU MARK2159860550
VALUE16696
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W150W
EFFICIENCY332404
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz6.20 GHz
THREADS38894827
DATEQ1/2024Q1/2024

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 i9-14900KS

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
62382
£594.59
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
51402
£393.66
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8500G better than Intel Core i9-14900KS?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-14900KS by 42%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is less 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 i9-14900KS efficiency score is 404. So, the Intel Core i9-14900KS leads by 22%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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