AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i5-10500

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i5-10500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 39% faster and 62% cheaper than Intel Core i5-10500.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE£129.98£210.95
CPU MARK2159813172
VALUE16662
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY332203
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz6 x 3.10 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz4.50 GHz
THREADS38892805
DATEQ1/2024Q2/2020

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

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8500G better than Intel Core i5-10500?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-10500 by 63%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 21598. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 332. The Intel Core i5-10500 efficiency score is 203. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 39%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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