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PROCESSORS · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

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
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Different designs: 2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c vs Zen 5. Their published clocks are listed, but a higher clock across designs does not mean faster.

Choose the Ryzen 5 8500G for

  • A cooler in the box

Choose the Ryzen 7 9700X for

  • More stated CPU cores: 8 vs 6
  • Higher stated thread count: 16 vs 12
  • Higher stated L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 17 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

AM5 boxed processor 100-100001404WOF · cooler not included

AMD's official boxed-product artwork for Ryzen 7 9700X; the exact model is established by its manufacturer page, not a readable model number on the visible box face.
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Exact model & source notes

An 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 processor for AM5 with up to 5.5 GHz boost, 32 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W default TDP. It is unlocked for overclocking and includes basic Radeon integrated graphics; the boxed version has no 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

CPU architecture

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c

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

Source 1
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XZen 5

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

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 ↓

17 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 8500G2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XZen 5
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Maximum boost clock

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X5.5 GHz
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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 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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X3.8 GHz base; up to 5.5 GHz boost
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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 8500GAMD Radeon 740M · 4 graphics cores · 2800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XAMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Native PCIe

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GPCIe 4.0 · 14 total / 10 usable lanes
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XPCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version and total/usable lanes, not the number of motherboard slots. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory support

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5600 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory ceiling with two DIMMs

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G5200 MT/s
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X5600 MT/s
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Cooling

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GAMD Wraith Stealth cooler included
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XCooler required separately; AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance
Sources
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 Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD doesn't include a cooler with this boxed version; choose one that fits AM5 and the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Base clock

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G3.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X3.8 GHz
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Configurable TDP range

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G45–65 W
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XOptional 105 W mode
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · ASRock documents a 105 W mode on its supported AM5 motherboards with a BIOS using AGESA 1.2.0.2 or later (OC Tweaker menu) and warns that not all boards support it. The default TDP remains 65 W.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifierASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X

Published power specifications are not measured electricity use or an efficiency ranking.

CPU-native USB capability

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X4 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Platform NVMe modes

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GBoot; RAID 0 and 1
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XBoot; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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 8500G6 cores · 2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X8 cores · Zen 5
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (26)

CPU and memory tuning

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XUnlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master support. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Integrated graphics available

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GYes
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

AMD Ryzen AI accelerator available

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GNo
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Maximum supported memory

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GConflicting evidence
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X256 GB
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU limit; the motherboard, its BIOS and the memory kit must also support this capacity.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Integrated graphics DirectX version

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G12
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Listed DisplayPort mode ceilings

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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Integrated DisplayPort version

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2.1
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Integrated graphics FreeSync capability

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GYes
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Integrated graphics frequency

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

HDCP version

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2.3
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Integrated HDMI version

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2.1
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Listed instruction capabilities

AMD Ryzen 5 8500Gx86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensions
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

I/O-die manufacturing process

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XTSMC 6nm FinFET
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the separate I/O die.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

L1 cache

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X640 KB
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Total L1 cache across all cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Manufacturer launch date

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X2024-08-08
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's launch date, not a sign of current stock.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Maximum display count

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G4
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Memory channels

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G2
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Execute-disable protection (NX bit)

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GYes
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Specification market

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GGlobal
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

AMD SmartAccess Memory capability

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GYes
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Comparable sustained workload performance

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

AMD doesn't publish sustained game or application benchmarks for this processor. · Manufacturer specification · No independent sustained game, application or power-mode measurements are available from these sources, so no overall performance winner is shown.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifierASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X

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

Listed hardware video decoding

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GMPEG2, VC1, VP9, H.264, H.265 and AV1; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Listed hardware video encoding

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GH.264 and H.265; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

Wireless display capability

AMD Ryzen 5 8500GMiracast
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded for this side.

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

11 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

What it brings

  • 8 Zen 5 cores and 16 threads, boosting up to 5.5 GHz, with 32 MB of L3 cache.
    Manufacturer source
  • Unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer; ASRock also offers an optional 105 W mode on supported motherboards.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • PCIe 5.0 with 24 usable lanes, up to 256 GB of DDR5, ECC memory support on compatible motherboards and basic Radeon graphics (2 graphics cores) for display output.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
55 of 55 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
SpecificationAMD Ryzen 5 8500GAMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Thread countDifferent
Sources
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Base / boost clocks and conditionsDifferent
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
3.5 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 boost3.8 GHz base; up to 5.5 GHz boost
CPU coresDifferent
Sources
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
68
Maximum boost clockDifferent
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
5 GHz5.5 GHz
CPU architectureDifferent
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4cZen 5
Base clockDifferent
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
CPU and memory tuning
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master support. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Not listed by the manufacturerUnlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
CPU boost technology
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost, separate from PBO and manual tuning; not an all-core frequency.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Precision Boost 2Precision Boost 2
L2 cacheDifferent
Sources
6 MB8 MB
L3 cacheDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
16 MB32 MB
L1 cache
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Total L1 cache across all cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Not provided640 KB
Memory supportDifferent
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5600 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with fourDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
Maximum supported memory
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU limit; the motherboard, its BIOS and the memory kit must also support this capacity.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Conflicting sources256 GB
Memory ceiling with two DIMMsDifferent
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
5200 MT/s5600 MT/s
Memory ceiling with four DIMMs
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
3600 MT/s3600 MT/s
CPU ECC memory capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
YesYes
Memory channels
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

2Not provided
Socket
Sources
AM5AM5
Native PCIeDifferent
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version and total/usable lanes, not the number of motherboard slots. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
PCIe 4.0 · 14 total / 10 usable lanesPCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
Platform checks
Sources
Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
CPU-native USB capabilityDifferent
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port4 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
Platform NVMe modesDifferent
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Boot; RAID 0 and 1Boot; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
Listed supporting chipsets
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850A620, B650, B650E, X670, X670E, X870, X870E, B840, B850
USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
YesYes
Integrated graphics or noneDifferent
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
AMD Radeon 740M · 4 graphics cores · 2800 MHzAMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz
Integrated graphics available
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Integrated graphics cores
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Graphics cores in the Radeon 740M.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

4Not provided
Integrated graphics frequency
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

2800 MHzNot provided
Integrated DisplayPort version
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

2.1Not provided
Integrated HDMI version
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

2.1Not provided
HDCP version
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

2.3Not provided
Integrated graphics DirectX version
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

12Not provided
Maximum display count
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

4Not provided
Listed DisplayPort mode ceilings
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

7680×4320 at 60 Hz; 3840×2160 at 240 Hz; 3440×1440 at 360 Hz; 2560×1440 at 480 Hz; 1920×1080 at 600 HzNot provided
Integrated graphics FreeSync capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Wireless display capability
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

MiracastNot provided
Listed hardware video encoding
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

H.264 and H.265; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60Not provided
Listed hardware video decoding
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

MPEG2, VC1, VP9, H.264, H.265 and AV1; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60Not provided
AMD Ryzen AI accelerator available
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

NoNot provided
Default TDP
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
65 W65 W
CoolingDifferent
Sources
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 Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD doesn't include a cooler with this boxed version; choose one that fits AM5 and the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
AMD Wraith Stealth cooler includedCooler required separately; AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance
Maximum junction temperature
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
95 °C95 °C
Configurable TDP rangeDifferent
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · ASRock documents a 105 W mode on its supported AM5 motherboards with a BIOS using AGESA 1.2.0.2 or later (OC Tweaker menu) and warns that not all boards support it. The default TDP remains 65 W.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifierASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X
45–65 WOptional 105 W mode
CPU-core manufacturing process
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
TSMC 4nm FinFETTSMC 4nm FinFET
CPU compute die area
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Size of the CPU compute die.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

137 mm²Not provided
Package die countDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package; not all of them contain CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
12
I/O-die manufacturing process
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the separate I/O die.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Not providedTSMC 6nm FinFET
Listed instruction capabilities
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

x86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensionsNot provided
AMD SmartAccess Memory capability
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Execute-disable protection (NX bit)
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Specification market
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

No source recorded.

GlobalNot provided
Manufacturer launch date
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's launch date, not a sign of current stock.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Not provided2024-08-08
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
Comparable sustained workload performance
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

AMD doesn't publish sustained game or application benchmarks for this processor. · Manufacturer specification · No independent sustained game, application or power-mode measurements are available from these sources, so no overall performance winner is shown.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifierASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
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 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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Restated above as CPU cores, CPU architecture
6 cores · 2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c8 cores · Zen 5
Processor power definitions
Sources
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
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier
Restated above as Default TDP
65 W default TDP65 W default TDP
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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