Intel Core i9-11900K vs AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i9-11900K and AMD Ryzen 5 8600G CPUs. The Intel Core i9-11900K is 1% slower and 57% more expensive than AMD Ryzen 5 8600G.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
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PRICE£345.74£149.99
CPU MARK2504025293
VALUE72169
SOCKETLGA 1200AM5
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY200389
CORES8 x 3.50 GHz6 x 4.30 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS35113878
DATEQ1/2021Q1/2024

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
26318
£175.89

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

NameCPU mark
Price
Intel Core i5-14400
25273
£170.97
Intel Core i9-11900K
25040
£345.74
Intel Core i5-13400F
25038
£142.97

Is Intel Core i9-11900K better than AMD Ryzen 5 8600G?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i9-11900K offers a worse deal than the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G by 135%.


The Intel Core i9-11900K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 25040. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 200. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G efficiency score is 389. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leads by 94%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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