AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i9-12900

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i9-12900 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 56% slower and 218% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
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PRICE£129.98£413.69
CPU MARK2159833610
VALUE16681
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY332517
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz8 x 2.40 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz5.10 GHz
THREADS38894003
DATEQ1/2024Q1/2022

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 i9-12900

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8500G better than Intel Core i9-12900?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900 by 51%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is less 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 i9-12900 efficiency score is 517. So, the Intel Core i9-12900 leads by 56%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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