Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 5 8600G

Intel Core i7-12700 ≈ ₹34,500 today · 2022 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G ≈ ₹19,600 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core i7-12700 and Ryzen 5 8600G are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 8600G 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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Why pick Core i7-12700

6 more cores (12 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 8600G

About ₹14,900 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i7-12700	Ryzen 5 8600G
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Zen 4
Code name	Alder Lake	Phoenix
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	12	6
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 4E	6P
Threads	20	12
Boost clock	4.8 GHz	5 GHz
Base clock	2.1 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	25 MB	16 MB
TDP (rated)	65 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	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon 700M
Released	2022	2024-01-31
Price today (≈)	₹34,500	₹19,600

FAQ

Is Core i7-12700 better than Ryzen 5 8600G?

Core i7-12700 and Ryzen 5 8600G are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 8600G 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 i7-12700 or Ryzen 5 8600G?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 5 8600G?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 8600G gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i7-12700. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i7-12700 and Ryzen 5 8600G use the same motherboard?

No. Core i7-12700 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 8600G uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.