AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-11500

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i5-11500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is 46% faster and 57% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11500.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-11500
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PRICE$267$115.99
CPU MARK3167317107
VALUE119147
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY487263
CORES8 x 4.20 GHz6 x 2.70 GHz
TURBO5.10 GHz4.60 GHz
THREADS39263131
DATEQ1/2024Q2/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
$72.85
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16019
$91.2
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
19329
$82.99

Is AMD Ryzen 7 8700G better than Intel Core i5-11500?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-11500 by 24%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 31673. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 487. The Intel Core i5-11500 efficiency score is 263. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G leads by 46%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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