AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-14500
64.2Single-core69.7
46.1Multi-core54.3
47.4Gamingspec-based57.2
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+8) and single-core (+6). AMD Ryzen 5 8600G 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
- 65% higher Base clock: 4.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 46
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 92% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
- 75% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 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 i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+65% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+92% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,583Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 51% | — |
| PassMark | 25,191Bottom 48% | 30,708+22%Top 38% |
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