AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-12500
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and Intel Core i5-12500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is 21% faster and 9% cheaper than Intel Core i5-12500.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £149.99 | £163.97 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 25293 | 19880 |
| VALUE | 169 | 121 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 389 | 306 |
| CORES | 6 x 4.30 GHz | 6 x 3.00 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.00 GHz | 4.60 GHz |
| THREADS | 3878 | 3665 |
| DATE | Q1/2024 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-14400 | 25273 | £170.97 | |
| Intel Core i9-11900K | 25040 | £345.74 | |
| Intel Core i5-13400F | 25038 | £142.97 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12500
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | 20324 | £108.97 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | 21598 | £129.98 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | 16091 | £59.98 |
Is AMD Ryzen 5 8600G better than Intel Core i5-12500?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-12500 by 28%.
The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 25293. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 389. The Intel Core i5-12500 efficiency score is 306. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leads by 21%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.