AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
64.2Single-core88.3
46.1Multi-core100
47.4Gamingspec-based94.4
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition wins this desktop processor face-off, 95.1 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+54) and single-core (+24). 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
- 67% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 200 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $899
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 46
- 1100% higher L3 cache: 192 MB vs 16 MB
- 206% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,555 vs 13,898
- 186% higher PassMark: 71,939 vs 25,191
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+67% | 200 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 192 MB+1100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | — |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 2,248+26%Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 51% | 42,555+206%Top 2% |
| PassMark | 25,191Bottom 48% | 71,939+186%Top 1% |
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