AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
64.2Single-core83.2
46.1Multi-core70.2
47.4Gamingspec-based58.4
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins this desktop processor face-off, 71.2 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+24) and single-core (+19). 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $309
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
- Stronger single-core score: 83 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 46
- 333% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 6 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 81% higher Max turbo power: 159 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 159 W+81% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+2% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 26 MB+333% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,040Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,575Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 2,132+19%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 51% | 25,066+80%Top 20% |
| PassMark | 25,191Bottom 48% | 43,049+71%Top 22% |
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