Intel Core i9-10850K vs AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i9-10850K and AMD Ryzen 5 8500G CPUs. The Intel Core i9-10850K is 4% faster and 42% more expensive than AMD Ryzen 5 8500G.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE$260$149.99
CPU MARK2248521598
VALUE86144
SOCKETLGA 1200AM5
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY180332
CORES10 x 3.60 GHz6 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO5.10 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS30823889
DATEQ3/2020Q1/2024

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10850K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
21916
$134.85
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
$149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
21540
$116.98

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Is Intel Core i9-10850K better than AMD Ryzen 5 8500G?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i9-10850K offers a worse deal than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G by 67%.


The Intel Core i9-10850K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 22485. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 180. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G efficiency score is 332. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 84%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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