AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i9-11900K
64.2Single-core56.3
46.1Multi-core46.8
47.4Gamingspec-based49.2
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-11900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 51.8 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8). Intel Core i9-11900K 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 56
- 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 $539
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-11900K
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+23% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+9%Top 43% | 1,640Bottom 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 49% | 14,669+6%Top 49% |
| PassMark | 25,191+1%Top 44% | 24,888Top 45% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,876+11%Top 34% | 3,501Top 45% |
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