AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-11400

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and Intel Core i5-11400 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is 34% faster and 14% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11400.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
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PRICE£149.99£129.13
CPU MARK2529316682
VALUE169129
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY389257
CORES6 x 4.30 GHz6 x 2.60 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz4.40 GHz
THREADS38782989
DATEQ1/2024Q1/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

NameCPU mark
Price
Intel Core i5-14400
25273
£170.97
Intel Core i9-11900K
25040
£345.74
Intel Core i5-13400F
25038
£142.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8600G better than Intel Core i5-11400?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-11400 by 24%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 25293. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 389. The Intel Core i5-11400 efficiency score is 257. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leads by 34%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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