AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i7-12700K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-12700K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is 9% slower and 17% more expensive than Intel Core i7-12700K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-12700K
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PRICE£221.97£184.26
CPU MARK3167334397
VALUE143187
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W190W
EFFICIENCY487181
CORES8 x 4.20 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO5.10 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS39264012
DATEQ1/2024Q4/2021

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 i7-12700K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97

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

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K efficiency score is 181. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G leads by 63%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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