AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i7-12700F
64.2Single-core69.9
46.1Multi-core50.4
47.4Gamingspec-based57.5
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+6) and multi-core (+4). 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
- 105% higher Base clock: 4.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $345
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 46
- 105% higher Max turbo power: 180 W vs 88 W
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 180 W+105% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+105% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 25 MB+56% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 1,898+6%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 51% | 15,291+10%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 25,191Bottom 48% | 30,148+20%Top 40% |
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