Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 8500G

Intel Core i5-12600K ≈ ₹27,400 today · 2021 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G ≈ ₹16,600 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-12600K and Ryzen 5 8500G are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 8500G gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i5-12600K Ryzen 5 8500G

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Why pick Core i5-12600K

4 more cores (10 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 8500G

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
Comes with a cooler (Wraith Stealth); Core i5-12600K needs one bought separately
About ₹10,800 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i5-12600K	Ryzen 5 8500G
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Zen 4
Code name	Alder Lake	Phoenix
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	10	6
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 4E	6P
Threads	16	12
Boost clock	4.9 GHz	5 GHz
Base clock	3.7 GHz	4.1 GHz
L2 cache	9.5 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	20 MB	16 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon 700M
Released	2021	2024-01-31
Price today (≈)	₹27,400	₹16,600

FAQ

Is Core i5-12600K better than Ryzen 5 8500G?

Core i5-12600K and Ryzen 5 8500G are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 8500G gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 5 8500G?

Ryzen 5 8500G is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i5-12600K.

Which is better value, Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 5 8500G?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 8500G gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-12600K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-12600K and Ryzen 5 8500G use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-12600K uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 8500G uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.