AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
53Single-core67.1
50Multi-core53.5
62.2Gaming48
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.2 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+14) and Multi-core (+4). AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 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 7 5800X
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 48
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger Multi-core score: 54 vs 50
- 100% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm+43% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+61% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050 | 2,570+25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300 | 13,000+15% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580 | 1,790+13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300 | 17,100+12% |
| PassMark | 28,300 | 29,500+4% |
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