AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i7-12700K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and Intel Core i7-12700K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is 36% slower and 23% cheaper than Intel Core i7-12700K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £149.99 | £184.26 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 25293 | 34397 |
| VALUE | 169 | 187 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65W | 190W |
| EFFICIENCY | 389 | 181 |
| CORES | 6 x 4.30 GHz | 8 x 3.60 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.00 GHz | 5.00 GHz |
| THREADS | 3878 | 4012 |
| DATE | Q1/2024 | Q4/2021 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
| Name | CPU 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 i7-12700K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | 34472 | £256.64 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 34296 | £359.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | 31673 | £221.97 |
Is AMD Ryzen 5 8600G better than Intel Core i7-12700K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-12700K by 11%.
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 i7-12700K efficiency score is 181. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leads by 53%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.