How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G scores 51.8/100 overall; Intel Core i7-11700K scores 47.3/100. AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins 9 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-11700K wins 5.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and the Intel Core i7-11700K?

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G advantages: Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 48; 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB; 71% lower process: 4 nm vs 14 nm; 50% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB; 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W; Lower launch price: $229 vs $399. Intel Core i7-11700K advantages: 185% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 88 W; 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6; 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6; 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G or Intel Core i7-11700K?

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G launched cheaper at $229, versus $399 for the Intel Core i7-11700K.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i7-11700K

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

$229

Intel

Intel Core i7-11700K

$399

64.2Single-core47.9

46.1Multi-core46.8

47.4Gamingspec-based47.4

9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 51.8 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 48
100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
71% lower process: 4 nm vs 14 nm
50% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Lower launch price: $229 vs $399

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K

185% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 88 W
33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
33% higher threads: 16 vs 12

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i7-11700K
Announced	2024	2021
Socket	AM5	LGA1200
Process	4 nm+71%	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	88 W	251 W+185%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i7-11700K
Cores	6	8+33%
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12	16+33%
Base clock	4.3 GHz+19%	3.6 GHz
Boost clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
L2 cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	16 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i7-11700K
iGPU	AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3)	Intel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU clock	2,800 MHz	1,300 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i7-11700K
Memory support	DDR5-5200	DDR4-3200
Max memory	256 GB+100%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i7-11700K
PCIe version	4	4
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i7-11700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,800Bottom 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	9,600Bottom 50%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,790+15%Top 42%	1,550Bottom 48%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	13,898Bottom 51%	15,000+8%Top 46%
PassMark	25,191+2%Bottom 48%	24,700Bottom 45%

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