AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
64.2Single-core80.2
46.1Multi-core89.9
47.4Gamingspec-based95
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.3 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+44) and single-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
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $699
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 90 vs 46
- 700% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 16 MB
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm+20% | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 162 W+84% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+2% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.7 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 128 MB+700% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,990Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,960Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 2,036+14%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 51% | 35,769+157%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 25,191Bottom 48% | 62,297+147%Top 6% |
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