Intel Core i5-8600 | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-8600 and the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-8600 6 core processor released in Q1/2018 with the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2024. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 8000 (20) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8000G (14) |
8 | Generation | 6 |
Coffee Lake S | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i5-7600 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
Intel Core i5-9600 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-8600 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 6 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G clocks with 4.30 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-8600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
6 | Cores | 6 |
6 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 4.30 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.00 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.75 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i5-8600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology @ 16 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | AMD Radeon 760M |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.80 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 10 |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
24 | Compute units | 8 |
192 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | AMD Radeon 760M |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-8600, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-8600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
9.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-8600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-8600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-8600 has 9.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is at 22.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-8600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
230 $ | Release price | 229 $ |
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Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.75 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.75 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
AMD Radeon 760M @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.75 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.75 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.75 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.75 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600
3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
14,067 CB R23 MC @ 68 W |
Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-8600 | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
Unknown | Unknown |