AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
64.2Single-core36.2
46.1Multi-core42.3
47.4Gamingspec-based60.3
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 51.8 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+28) and multi-core (+4). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
- Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 42
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 50% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,500Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,400Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+41%Top 42% | 1,270Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898+15%Bottom 51% | 12,100Bottom 46% |
| PassMark | 25,191+11%Bottom 48% | 22,700Bottom 41% |
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