AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-11600K
67.1Single-core48
53.5Multi-core39.1
48Gaming39.8
18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.2 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+19) and Multi-core (+14). Intel Core i5-11600K 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 7 8700G
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 48
- Stronger Multi-core score: 54 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 48 vs 40
- 167% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 123% higher iGPU clock: 2,900 MHz vs 1,300 MHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- 185% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 251 W+185% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+8% | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz+123% | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+37%Top 23% | 1,870Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000+83%Top 26% | 7,100Top 56% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+19%Top 31% | 1,500Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100+54%Top 29% | 11,100Top 50% |
| PassMark | 29,500+49%Top 28% | 19,800Top 48% |
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