AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-11600

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i5-11600 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is 43% faster and 18% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11600.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
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PRICE£221.97£182.07
CPU MARK3167317917
VALUE14398
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY487276
CORES8 x 4.20 GHz6 x 2.80 GHz
TURBO5.10 GHz4.80 GHz
THREADS39263284
DATEQ1/2024Q2/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

NameCPU mark
Price
Intel Core i5-14500
31530
£233.03
Intel Core i5-14500
31530
£229.98
Intel Core i5-13500
31257
£219.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600

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 7 8700G better than Intel Core i5-11600?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-11600 by 31%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 31673. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 487. The Intel Core i5-11600 efficiency score is 276. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G leads by 43%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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