AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
64.2Single-core84.7
46.1Multi-core86.9
47.4Gamingspec-based70.7
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+41) and single-core (+21). 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
- 72% higher Base clock: 4.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 46
- 567% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 6 MB
- 300% higher cores: 24 vs 6
- 129% higher PassMark: 57,762 vs 25,191
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 182 W+107% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+72% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 40 MB+567% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 36 MB+125% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,061Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,926Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 51% | — |
| PassMark | 25,191Bottom 48% | 57,762+129%Top 11% |
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