AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-8600K
64.2Single-core34.5
46.1Multi-core30
47.4Gamingspec-based29.1
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 51.8 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+30) and multi-core (+16). Intel Core i5-8600K 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 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 30
- 300% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 2 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 64 GB
- 138% higher PassMark: 25,191 vs 10,600
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $257
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+100% | 6 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+16% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+78% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,480Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,400Bottom 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+48%Top 42% | 1,210Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898+104%Bottom 51% | 6,800Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 25,191+138%Bottom 48% | 10,600Bottom 16% |
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