The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in 7 out of 16 comparable specs, with 5 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (258% better).
Ryzen 5 8500G wins in 4 specs (Process Node: 60% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i5-14500 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Ryzen 5 8500G if process node matters more to you.
