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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
51.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
79.2Inno Score
64.2Single-core86.9
46.1Multi-core65.6
47.4Gamingspec-based94.4
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+23) and multi-core (+19). AMD Ryzen 5 8600G 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

  • 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
  • Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $499

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

  • Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 64
  • Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 46
  • 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
  • 84% higher Max turbo power: 162 W vs 88 W
  • 67% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 23,204 vs 13,898

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 8600GAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Announced20242026
SocketAM5AM5
Process4 nm4 nm
Base TDP65 W+46%120 W
Max turbo power88 W162 W+84%
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 8600GAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Cores68+33%
Performance cores68+33%
Efficiency cores00
Threads1216+33%
Base clock4.3 GHz4.7 GHz+9%
Boost clock5 GHz5.6 GHz+12%
L2 cache6 MB8 MB+33%
L3 cache16 MB96 MB+500%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 8600GAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
iGPUAMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3)AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2)
iGPU clock2,800 MHz2,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 8600GAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Memory supportDDR5-5200DDR5-5600
Max memory256 GB256 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 8600GAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
PCIe version45+25%
CPU PCIe lanes2024+20%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 8600GAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Cinebench R23 (single)1,790Top 42%2,221+24%Top 12%
Cinebench R23 (multi)13,898Bottom 51%23,204+67%Top 25%
PassMark25,191Bottom 48%41,305+64%Top 24%

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