AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i7-11700

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and Intel Core i7-11700 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is 18% faster and 168% cheaper than Intel Core i7-11700.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
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PRICE£149.99£401.35
CPU MARK2529320671
VALUE16952
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY389318
CORES6 x 4.30 GHz8 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS38783262
DATEQ1/2024Q1/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

NameCPU 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 i7-11700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92

Is AMD Ryzen 5 8600G better than Intel Core i7-11700?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-11700 by 69%.


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 i7-11700 efficiency score is 318. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leads by 18%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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