AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i5-11400

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i5-11400 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 23% faster and 1% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11400.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE£129.98£129.13
CPU MARK2159816682
VALUE166129
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY332257
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz6 x 2.60 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz4.40 GHz
THREADS38892989
DATEQ1/2024Q1/2021

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 i5-11400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8500G better than Intel Core i5-11400?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-11400 by 22%.


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 i5-11400 efficiency score is 257. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 23%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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