AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
52Single-core61.6
41.7Multi-core40.4
61.6Gamingspec-based47.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X scores 49.8 against 48.5 for AMD Ryzen 5 8500G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- 200% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 2
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 71% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 14
- 33% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 96 GB
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
- Stronger single-core score: 62 vs 52
- 100% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- 15% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,875 vs 3,366
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,740 vs 1,560
- Lower launch price: $179 vs $299
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm+43% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6+200% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 6 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon 740M (4 CU RDNA 3) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,800 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+71% | 14 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020Bottom 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100Bottom 46% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560Bottom 46% | 1,740+12%Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200+4%Bottom 43% | 10,780Bottom 39% |
| PassMark | 21,820+2%Bottom 40% | 21,365Bottom 39% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,366Bottom 43% | 3,875+15%Top 42% |
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