AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
64.2Single-core54.4
46.1Multi-core62.1
47.4Gamingspec-based79.6
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.1 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16). 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
- Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 54
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 16% higher Base clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $549
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 46
- 300% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 16 MB
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher threads: 24 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+16% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+4% | 4.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 64 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,100Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,500Top 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+12%Top 42% | 1,600Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 51% | 21,700+56%Top 27% |
| PassMark | 25,191Bottom 48% | 39,000+55%Top 27% |
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