AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
64.2Single-core92.1
46.1Multi-core96.7
47.4Gamingspec-based74.4
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+51) and single-core (+28). 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
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 57% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 150 W
- 34% higher Base clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 46
- 433% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 6 MB
- 300% higher cores: 24 vs 6
- 199% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 13,898
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+57% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 253 W+188% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+34% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 6.2 GHz+24% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 32 MB+433% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 36 MB+125% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,250Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,800Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 2,360+32%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 51% | 41,500+199%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 25,191Bottom 48% | 63,500+152%Top 5% |
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