AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-11400F
64.2Single-core38.6
46.1Multi-core36.5
47.4Gamingspec-based36.7
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 51.8 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+26) and multi-core (+10). Intel Core i5-11400F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
- Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 37
- 100% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 71% lower process: 4 nm vs 14 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400F
- 75% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $229
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 154 W+75% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+65% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,560Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,300Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+35%Top 42% | 1,330Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898+36%Bottom 51% | 10,200Bottom 37% |
| PassMark | 25,191+48%Bottom 48% | 17,000Bottom 29% |
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