AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-11500

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and Intel Core i5-11500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is 32% faster and 7% cheaper than Intel Core i5-11500.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
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PRICE£149.99£160.24
CPU MARK2529317107
VALUE169107
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY389263
CORES6 x 4.30 GHz6 x 2.70 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz4.60 GHz
THREADS38783131
DATEQ1/2024Q2/2021

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 i5-11500

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 i5-11500?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-11500 by 37%.


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 i5-11500 efficiency score is 263. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leads by 32%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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