AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and Intel Core 5 210H represent two different approaches to mainstream computing: the former is a desktop part built on Zen 4, the latter a mobile part on Raptor Lake. In the database's head-to-head benchmark suite, the AMD chip wins all 17 recorded comparisons, with margins ranging from 6.4% to 81.8%.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the 8600G scores 21,503 against 11,830 for the 210H, an 81.8% advantage. Single-core R23 shows a 71.4% lead (3,035 vs 1,771). Passmark's find prime numbers test shows an 81.1% lead (96 vs 53). Extended instructions: 69.1% (22,610 vs 13,370). Random string sorting: 49.5% (35,067 vs 23,451). Data encryption: 41% (17,181 vs 12,187). Physics: 39.4% (1,450 vs 1,040). Multithread: 38.6% (25,294 vs 18,252). Cinebench R20 multicore: 38.9% (9,031 vs 6,504) and singlecore 38.8% (1,274 vs 918). Data compression: 34.7% (293,306 vs 217,805). Integer math: 25.3% (77,042 vs 61,503). Cinebench R15 multicore: 23.3% (2,167 vs 1,757) and singlecore 23.5% (305 vs 247). The smallest margins are in Passmark floating point math (6.4%, 47,919 vs 45,057) and single-thread tests (9.6%, 3,878 vs 3,539).

Despite having two more cores, the Intel part trails in every test. The AMD part's higher base and boost clocks (4.30 GHz vs 2.20 GHz base, 5.00 GHz vs 4.80 GHz boost) and larger L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB) likely contribute to the results. The head-to-head suite includes only Cinebench and Passmark tests, as the Intel part lacks 3DMark results in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leads in all single-thread tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3,035 versus 1,771 for the Intel Core 5 210H, a 71.4% advantage. Passmark single-thread shows 3,878 vs 3,539, a 9.6% lead.

Q: How do the multi-threaded scores compare?

A: The 8600G wins every multi-threaded test. Cinebench R23 multicore: 21,503 vs 11,830 (81.8% lead). Cinebench R20 multicore: 9,031 vs 6,504 (38.9%). Passmark multithread: 25,294 vs 18,252 (38.6%). The Intel part has 8 cores to the AMD's 6, but still trails.

Q: What are the integrated graphics options?

A: The AMD part includes Radeon 760M, while the Intel part includes Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. No graphics benchmarks are recorded in the head-to-head data.

Q: Which CPU supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G supports only DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s; the Intel part's bandwidth is not listed.

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The 8600G has a 65W TDP, while the 210H has a 45W TDP. The 8600G also has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the 210H is locked.

Q: Which CPU is newer?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H was released on 2024-12-17, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G was released on 2024-01-07. So the Intel part is newer by about 11 months.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. The Intel Core 5 210H uses a 10 nm process at Intel, based on Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-H codename. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 12 threads. Cache layouts differ: the 8600G has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The 210H has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip integrates Radeon 760M graphics, while the Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. Memory support also diverges: the 8600G accepts only DDR5, while the 210H accepts both DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the 8600G offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the 210H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The AMD part is a desktop processor on Socket AM5, while the Intel part is a mobile processor on BGA 1744. The 8600G has an unlocked multiplier, the 210H does not. The AMD part has a 65W TDP, the Intel part a 45W TDP. The 8600G also lists 25,000 million transistors and a 178 mm² die size; the Intel part does not record these figures.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core 5 210H |

|---------------|-------------------|-------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | $229 | $342 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with the largest margins in multi-threaded and extended instruction workloads. The Intel Core 5 210H has a higher average benchmark score in the database (24,872 vs 24,089) and a slightly higher percentile (77 vs 76), but that average includes tests not shared between the two parts. In the direct comparison, the 8600G is clearly faster. The 210H is a mobile part with a lower TDP and support for DDR4, which may be relevant for laptop designs. The 8600G is a desktop part with an unlocked multiplier and a higher TDP. For desktop users, the 8600G is the superior choice based on the recorded data. For mobile users, the 210H is the only one of the two that fits that form factor. The 210H also carries a higher launch MSRP of $342 versus $229 for the 8600G.