AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i7-12700

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-12700 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is 4% faster and 12% cheaper than Intel Core i7-12700.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
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PRICE£221.97£248.97
CPU MARK3167330258
VALUE143122
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY487466
CORES8 x 4.20 GHz8 x 2.10 GHz
TURBO5.10 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS39263863
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 i7-12700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02

Is AMD Ryzen 7 8700G better than Intel Core i7-12700?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-12700 by 15%.


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 i7-12700 efficiency score is 466. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G leads by 4%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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