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PROCESSORS · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact models · UK & US buying links

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AM4 boxed processor 100-100000065BOX · Wraith Stealth included

AMD's official Ryzen 5 5600X model-associated Ryzen 5000-series retail-box artwork; exact model association is established by the cited manufacturer page.
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Exact model & source notes

A 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 processor for AM4 motherboards with up to 4.6 GHz boost, 32 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. It is unlocked for overclocking and comes boxed with a Wraith Stealth cooler, but has no integrated graphics.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Different platforms: AM4 vs AM5 sockets. Each processor fits only motherboards made for its socket.

Choose the 5600X for

  • An AM4 motherboard you already have
  • Higher stated L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB

Choose the 8500G for

  • An AM5 motherboard you already have
  • Higher stated L2 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
  • Integrated graphics available: Yes vs No
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 12 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

AM5 boxed processor 100-100000931BOX · Wraith Stealth included

AMD's official boxed-product artwork associated with Ryzen 5 8500G on its exact manufacturer product page; the visible artwork identifies the family rather than a readable exact model number.
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Exact model & source notes

A 6-core, 12-thread AM5 processor that pairs two Zen 4 cores (up to 5 GHz) with four smaller Zen 4c cores (up to 3.7 GHz), with Radeon 740M integrated graphics, 16 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. The boxed version includes a Wraith Stealth cooler.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 08

Socket

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XAM4

Manufacturer specification

Source 1
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GAM5

Manufacturer specification

Source 1
Explore the full specifications

Check each processor’s platform. Match each processor to its supported socket, motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS, memory type and cooler. The two processors may require different platforms. No overall winner is declared without comparable performance and price evidence.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

12 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

CPU architecture

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 5 5600XZen 3
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Two Zen 4 cores and four Zen 4c cores with separate base and boost limits.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Maximum boost clock

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X4.6 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G5 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Applies to the two Zen 4 cores; the Zen 4c cores reach up to 3.7 GHz.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Base / boost clocks and conditions

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3.7 GHz base; up to 4.6 GHz boost
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G3.5 GHz base; Zen 4 cores: 4.1 GHz base, up to 5 GHz boost; Zen 4c cores: 3.3 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz boost
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency; workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

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Integrated graphics or none

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNone; a discrete graphics card is required
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GAMD Radeon 740M · 4 graphics cores · 2800 MHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

PCIe configuration

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XPCIe 4.0
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GPCIe 4.0 · 14 total / 10 usable lanes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version, not the number of motherboard slots or a guarantee of the board's bandwidth.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory support

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XDDR4; up to 3200 MT/s
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Check the motherboard's CPU-support list, BIOS and memory support list. XMP speeds above this rating are not guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5200 and four DIMMs at DDR5-3600. AMD's pages disagree on maximum capacity (96 GB vs 256 GB); see Maximum memory.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 5 8500G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Base clock

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G3.5 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Base frequency; boost clocks are listed separately.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists 3.5 GHz overall, with the Zen 4 cores at 4.1 GHz base and the Zen 4c cores at 3.3 GHz base.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Core count and architecture

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X6 cores · Zen 3
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G6 cores · 2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Core count and architecture alone don't determine application performance.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Two Zen 4 cores and four Zen 4c cores with different clock limits.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Platform checks

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XSupported AM4 motherboard and DDR4 memory required. Check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS. A separate graphics card is required.
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GSupported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (33)

Tuning support

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XUnlocked CPU overclocking; Ryzen Master support
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking and supported by Ryzen Master. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

AMD’s 8500G page lists EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer support but does not say whether the CPU multiplier is unlocked. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

AMD Ryzen AI accelerator available

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GNo
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's shop listing says Ryzen AI isn't available on this model; the CPU and graphics can still run AI software.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum supported memory

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GConflicting evidence
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't list a maximum memory capacity; check the motherboard's specifications for supported kit sizes. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

AMD's product page lists 96 GB of DDR5, while AMD's shop listing for this boxed processor lists 256 GB. If you need more than 96 GB, check the motherboard's memory support list. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 5 8500G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Memory ceiling with two DIMMs

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G5200 MT/s
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Memory ceiling with four DIMMs

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G3600 MT/s
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU ECC memory capability

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't say whether ECC memory is supported; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU boost technology

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GPrecision Boost 2
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost; clocks vary with workload, cooling, power and firmware.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Configurable TDP range

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G45–65 W
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's configurable TDP range; the motherboard decides which settings are offered.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Integrated graphics DirectX version

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G12
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · DirectX version supported by the built-in graphics.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed DisplayPort mode ceilings

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G7680×4320 at 60 Hz; 3840×2160 at 240 Hz; 3440×1440 at 360 Hz; 2560×1440 at 480 Hz; 1920×1080 at 600 Hz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the same limits for SDR and HDR. These are output limits, not game frame rates; the motherboard, cable and monitor also matter.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Integrated DisplayPort version

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2.1
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists UHBR10, Adaptive-Sync and HDR metadata; the motherboard's ports decide what you can use.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Integrated graphics FreeSync capability

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a FreeSync-compatible display and connection.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Integrated graphics frequency

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2800 MHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDCP version

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2.3
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible display and cable chain for protected content.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Integrated HDMI version

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2.1
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard's HDMI port, cable and display must also support it.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed instruction capabilities

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500Gx86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensions
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 and SSE4A individually; software must support them.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum display count

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G4
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Up to four displays; the motherboard's ports decide how many you can connect.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Memory channels

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't list the number of memory channels. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Memory channels in the processor, not the number of motherboard DIMM slots.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed memory transfer-rate ceiling

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3200 MT/s
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists up to DDR4-3200 without separate ratings for different numbers of DIMMs.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU-native USB capability

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Platform NVMe modes

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GBoot; RAID 0 and 1
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Execute-disable protection (NX bit)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Hardware security feature, not a complete security guarantee.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed supporting chipsets

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GA620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Specification region

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GGlobal
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't state a regional specification. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists global availability; UK and US stock, box contents and warranty can still vary by seller.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

AMD SmartAccess Memory capability

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible system configuration; any gain varies by game and graphics card.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU unlocked for overclocking

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XYes
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking; the motherboard and firmware must support it, and results aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed hardware video decoding

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GMPEG2, VC1, VP9, H.264, H.265 and AV1; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists MPEG2 and VC1 at 1080p60 (8-bit); VP9 and H.265 up to 1080p786, 2160p196 and 4320p49 (8/10-bit); H.264 up to 1080p1200, 2160p300 and 4320p75 (8-bit); and AV1 up to 1080p960, 2160p240 and 4320p60 (8/10-bit). These are AMD's maximum rates.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed hardware video encoding

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GH.264 and H.265; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists AV1 encoding up to 1080p864, 1440p513, 2160p240 and 4320p60 (8/10-bit); 8-bit H.264 up to 1080p630, 1440p373 and 2160p175; and 8-bit H.265 at the same rates plus 4320p43. These are AMD's maximum rates, not application results.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless display capability

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GMiracast
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs wireless hardware and a compatible receiver; the processor has no radio of its own.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

6 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

What it brings

  • 6 Zen 3 cores and 12 threads with up to 4.6 GHz boost and 32 MB of L3 cache, at a 65 W TDP.
    Manufacturer source
  • Wraith Stealth cooler included, unlocked for overclocking with Ryzen Master support, and PCIe 4.0.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • AMD's 5600X page doesn't list maximum memory capacity or ECC support; check the motherboard's specifications if you need large memory kits or ECC.
    Manufacturer source
  • No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required. It needs an AM4 motherboard with a compatible BIOS and DDR4 memory (rated up to 3200 MT/s).
    Manufacturer source

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

What it brings

  • Radeon 740M integrated graphics (4 graphics cores, 2800 MHz) with DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 and AV1 video encode and decode, so no graphics card is needed for display output.
    Manufacturer source
  • Comes with a Wraith Stealth cooler and supports EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

  • Four of its six cores are compact Zen 4c cores that top out at 3.7 GHz; only the two Zen 4 cores reach 5 GHz.
    Manufacturer source
  • Only 10 of its 14 PCIe 4.0 lanes are usable and there is no PCIe 5.0; check how the motherboard wires its graphics and M.2 slots.
    Manufacturer source
  • AMD's pages disagree on maximum memory: 96 GB on the product page, 256 GB in AMD's shop listing. If you need more than 96 GB, check the motherboard's memory support list first.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • AMD lists Ryzen AI as not available on this model, so there is no built-in AI engine (NPU).
    Manufacturer source
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
53 of 53 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
SpecificationAMD Ryzen 5 5600XAMD Ryzen 5 8500G
Thread count
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
1212
Base / boost clocks and conditionsDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency; workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
3.7 GHz base; up to 4.6 GHz boost3.5 GHz base; Zen 4 cores: 4.1 GHz base, up to 5 GHz boost; Zen 4c cores: 3.3 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz boost
CPU cores
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Two Zen 4 cores plus four Zen 4c cores.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
66
Maximum boost clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Applies to the two Zen 4 cores; the Zen 4c cores reach up to 3.7 GHz.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
4.6 GHz5 GHz
CPU architectureDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Two Zen 4 cores and four Zen 4c cores with separate base and boost limits.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Zen 32 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c
Base clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Base frequency; boost clocks are listed separately.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists 3.5 GHz overall, with the Zen 4 cores at 4.1 GHz base and the Zen 4c cores at 3.3 GHz base.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
CPU unlocked for overclocking
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking; the motherboard and firmware must support it, and results aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Tuning support
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking and supported by Ryzen Master. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

AMD’s 8500G page lists EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer support but does not say whether the CPU multiplier is unlocked. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Unlocked CPU overclocking; Ryzen Master supportNot listed by the manufacturer
CPU boost technology
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost; clocks vary with workload, cooling, power and firmware.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedPrecision Boost 2
L2 cacheDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
3 MB6 MB
L3 cacheDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
32 MB16 MB
Memory supportDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Check the motherboard's CPU-support list, BIOS and memory support list. XMP speeds above this rating are not guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5200 and four DIMMs at DDR5-3600. AMD's pages disagree on maximum capacity (96 GB vs 256 GB); see Maximum memory.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 5 8500G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
DDR4; up to 3200 MT/sDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
CPU ECC memory capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't say whether ECC memory is supported; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturerYes
Memory channels
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't list the number of memory channels. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Memory channels in the processor, not the number of motherboard DIMM slots.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturer2
Listed memory transfer-rate ceiling
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists up to DDR4-3200 without separate ratings for different numbers of DIMMs.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded.

3200 MT/sNot provided
Memory ceiling with two DIMMs
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided5200 MT/s
Memory ceiling with four DIMMs
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided3600 MT/s
SocketDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AM4AM5
PCIe configurationDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version, not the number of motherboard slots or a guarantee of the board's bandwidth.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
PCIe 4.0PCIe 4.0 · 14 total / 10 usable lanes
Platform checksDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
Supported AM4 motherboard and DDR4 memory required. Check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS. A separate graphics card is required.Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
CPU-native USB capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
Platform NVMe modes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedBoot; RAID 0 and 1
Listed supporting chipsets
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedA620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedYes
Integrated graphics or noneDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
None; a discrete graphics card is requiredAMD Radeon 740M · 4 graphics cores · 2800 MHz
Integrated graphics availableDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Radeon 740M graphics built in; display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
NoYes
Integrated graphics cores
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Graphics cores in the Radeon 740M.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided4
Integrated graphics frequency
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2800 MHz
Integrated DisplayPort version
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists UHBR10, Adaptive-Sync and HDR metadata; the motherboard's ports decide what you can use.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2.1
Integrated HDMI version
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard's HDMI port, cable and display must also support it.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2.1
HDCP version
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible display and cable chain for protected content.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2.3
Integrated graphics DirectX version
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · DirectX version supported by the built-in graphics.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided12
Maximum display count
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Up to four displays; the motherboard's ports decide how many you can connect.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided4
Listed DisplayPort mode ceilings
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the same limits for SDR and HDR. These are output limits, not game frame rates; the motherboard, cable and monitor also matter.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided7680×4320 at 60 Hz; 3840×2160 at 240 Hz; 3440×1440 at 360 Hz; 2560×1440 at 480 Hz; 1920×1080 at 600 Hz
Integrated graphics FreeSync capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a FreeSync-compatible display and connection.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedYes
Wireless display capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs wireless hardware and a compatible receiver; the processor has no radio of its own.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedMiracast
Listed hardware video encoding
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists AV1 encoding up to 1080p864, 1440p513, 2160p240 and 4320p60 (8/10-bit); 8-bit H.264 up to 1080p630, 1440p373 and 2160p175; and 8-bit H.265 at the same rates plus 4320p43. These are AMD's maximum rates, not application results.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedH.264 and H.265; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60
Listed hardware video decoding
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists MPEG2 and VC1 at 1080p60 (8-bit); VP9 and H.265 up to 1080p786, 2160p196 and 4320p49 (8/10-bit); H.264 up to 1080p1200, 2160p300 and 4320p75 (8-bit); and AV1 up to 1080p960, 2160p240 and 4320p60 (8/10-bit). These are AMD's maximum rates.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedMPEG2, VC1, VP9, H.264, H.265 and AV1; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60
AMD Ryzen AI accelerator available
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's shop listing says Ryzen AI isn't available on this model; the CPU and graphics can still run AI software.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
Not providedNo
Default TDP
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
65 W65 W
Cooling
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the Wraith Stealth with the boxed 100-100000065BOX version.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's shop listing for the boxed 100-100000931BOX version names the Wraith Stealth as the included cooler.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
AMD Wraith Stealth cooler includedAMD Wraith Stealth cooler included
Maximum junction temperature
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
95 °C95 °C
Configurable TDP range
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's configurable TDP range; the motherboard decides which settings are offered.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided45–65 W
CPU manufacturing processDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
TSMC 7nm FinFETTSMC 4nm FinFET
CPU compute die area
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Size of the CPU compute die.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided137 mm²
Package die count
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided1
Specification region
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't state a regional specification. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists global availability; UK and US stock, box contents and warranty can still vary by seller.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturerGlobal
Listed instruction capabilities
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 and SSE4A individually; software must support them.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedx86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensions
AMD SmartAccess Memory capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible system configuration; any gain varies by game and graphics card.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedYes
Execute-disable protection (NX bit)
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Hardware security feature, not a complete security guarantee.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedYes
Show unverified (1)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Maximum supported memory
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't list a maximum memory capacity; check the motherboard's specifications for supported kit sizes. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

AMD's product page lists 96 GB of DDR5, while AMD's shop listing for this boxed processor lists 256 GB. If you need more than 96 GB, check the motherboard's memory support list. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 5 8500G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
Not listed by the manufacturerConflicting sources
Manufacturer wording (2)Combined manufacturer rows whose values are listed above as separate fields.
Manufacturer wording for facts listed as separate rows
Core count and architectureDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Core count and architecture alone don't determine application performance.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Two Zen 4 cores and four Zen 4c cores with different clock limits.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as CPU cores, CPU architecture
6 cores · Zen 36 cores · 2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c
Processor power definitions
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Default TDP
65 W default TDP65 W default TDP
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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