AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-12400F

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i5-12400F CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is 38% faster and 55% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12400F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-12400F
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PRICE£221.97£98.98
CPU MARK3167319680
VALUE143199
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY487303
CORES8 x 4.20 GHz6 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO5.10 GHz4.40 GHz
THREADS39263630
DATEQ1/2024Q1/2022

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 i5-12400F

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 i5-12400F?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12400F by 39%.


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 i5-12400F efficiency score is 303. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G leads by 38%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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