AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-11600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i5-11600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is 38% faster and 9% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11600K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
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PRICE£221.97£201.1
CPU MARK3167319528
VALUE14397
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY487156
CORES8 x 4.20 GHz6 x 3.90 GHz
TURBO5.10 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS39263344
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 i5-11600K

NameCPU 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 7 8700G better than Intel Core i5-11600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-11600K by 32%.


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 i5-11600K efficiency score is 156. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G leads by 68%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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