AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i7-12700KF

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and Intel Core i7-12700KF CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is 35% slower and 38% cheaper than Intel Core i7-12700KF.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
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PRICE$190.99$263.48
CPU MARK2529334096
VALUE132129
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W190W
EFFICIENCY389179
CORES6 x 4.30 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS38783985
DATEQ1/2024Q4/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
$369.99
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
$329.99
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
35671
$234.2

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8600G better than Intel Core i7-12700KF?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-12700KF by 2%.


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 i7-12700KF efficiency score is 179. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leads by 54%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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