Intel Core i9-10900KF vs AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i9-10900KF and AMD Ryzen 5 8500G CPUs. The Intel Core i9-10900KF is 4% faster and 51% more expensive than AMD Ryzen 5 8500G.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE£264£129.98
CPU MARK2258421598
VALUE86166
SOCKETLGA 1200AM5
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY181332
CORES10 x 3.70 GHz6 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO5.30 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS31193889
DATEQ2/2020Q1/2024

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

NameCPU mark
Price
Intel Core i9-11900F
22080
£208.66
Intel Core i9-11900F
22080
£235.48
Intel Core i9-11900
22466
£338.66

Is Intel Core i9-10900KF better than AMD Ryzen 5 8500G?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i9-10900KF offers a worse deal than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G by 93%.


The Intel Core i9-10900KF is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 22584. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 181. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G efficiency score is 332. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 83%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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