AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i5-13400

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i5-13400 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 10% slower and 33% cheaper than Intel Core i5-13400.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE£129.98£173.49
CPU MARK2159823725
VALUE166137
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W154W
EFFICIENCY332154
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz6 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz4.60 GHz
THREADS38893539
DATEQ1/2024Q3/2022

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 i5-13400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8500G better than Intel Core i5-13400?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-13400 by 17%.


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 i5-13400 efficiency score is 154. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 54%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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