AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i9-12900K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i9-12900K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is 30% slower and 38% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £221.97 | £305.27 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 31673 | 41214 |
| VALUE | 143 | 135 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65W | 241W |
| EFFICIENCY | 487 | 171 |
| CORES | 8 x 4.20 GHz | 8 x 3.20 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.10 GHz | 5.20 GHz |
| THREADS | 3926 | 4136 |
| DATE | Q1/2024 | Q4/2021 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
| Name | CPU 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 i9-12900K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | 34472 | £256.64 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 34296 | £359.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | 48335 | £458 |
Is AMD Ryzen 7 8700G better than Intel Core i9-12900K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900K by 6%.
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 i9-12900K efficiency score is 171. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G leads by 65%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.