AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-12400F

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and Intel Core i5-12400F CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is 22% faster and 34% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12400F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-12400F
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PRICE£149.99£98.98
CPU MARK2529319680
VALUE169199
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY389303
CORES6 x 4.30 GHz6 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz4.40 GHz
THREADS38783630
DATEQ1/2024Q1/2022

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 i5-12400F

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8600G better than Intel Core i5-12400F?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12400F by 18%.


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 i5-12400F efficiency score is 303. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G 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.