AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-9600K
67.1Single-core36
53.5Multi-core29.8
48Gamingspec-based31
19 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.2 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+31) and multi-core (+24). Intel Core i5-9600K 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 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 30
- 433% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 167% higher threads: 16 vs 6
- 163% higher PassMark: 29,500 vs 11,200
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K
- 35% higher Max turbo power: 119 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 119 W+35% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+167% | 6 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+11% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+433% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+78% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+63%Top 38% | 1,580Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000+160%Top 40% | 5,000Bottom 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+49%Top 43% | 1,200Bottom 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100+155%Top 36% | 6,700Bottom 21% |
| PassMark | 29,500+163%Top 41% | 11,200Bottom 17% |
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