AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
64.2Single-core87.2
46.1Multi-core88.5
47.4Gamingspec-based65.7
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+42) and single-core (+23). 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
- 10% higher Base clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $394
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 46
- 500% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 6 MB
- 233% higher cores: 20 vs 6
- 184% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 250 W+184% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 36 MB+500% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 30 MB+88% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,092Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,019Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 2,267+27%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 51% | 35,905+158%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 25,191Bottom 48% | 58,569+132%Top 9% |
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