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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

AM5 boxed processor 100-100001237BOX · Wraith Stealth included

AMD's official boxed-product artwork associated with Ryzen 5 8600G 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 Zen 4 processor for AM5 with up to 5 GHz boost, Radeon 760M integrated graphics, a Ryzen AI engine rated up to 16 TOPS and a 65 W TDP. The boxed version includes a Wraith Stealth cooler.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
6CPU cores8
5 GHzMaximum boost clock5.1 GHz
12Thread count16
The first 3 of 8 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
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THE CONTENDER

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

AM5 boxed processor 100-100001236BOX · Wraith Spire included

AMD's official boxed-product artwork associated with Ryzen 7 8700G on its exact manufacturer shop page; the visible artwork identifies the family rather than a readable exact model number.
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Exact model & source notes

An 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor for AM5 with up to 5.1 GHz boost, Radeon 780M integrated graphics, a Ryzen AI engine rated up to 16 TOPS and a 65 W TDP. This boxed version includes a Wraith Spire cooler.

Specifications checked 6 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 cores

A count of CPU cores, not a prediction of how much faster software will run. The count diagram does not show the physical chip layout.

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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 ↓

8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 3 manufacturer descriptions restating separately listed fields are grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Maximum boost clock

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G5.1 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — 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.

Cooling

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 5 8600GAMD Wraith Stealth cooler included
AMD Ryzen 7 8700GAMD Wraith Spire cooler included
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's shop listing for the boxed 100-100001237BOX version names the Wraith Stealth as the included cooler.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's shop listing for the boxed 100-100001236BOX version names the Wraith Spire. AMD's product page also lists newer boxed codes; check that the seller's listing names the cooler.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Base clock

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G4.3 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G4.2 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base frequency, not a guaranteed all-core speed under every workload.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base frequency, not a guaranteed all-core speed under every workload.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — 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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Manufacturer wording of separate fields (3)

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

Base / boost clocks and conditions

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G4.3 GHz base; up to 5 GHz boost
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G4.2 GHz base; up to 5.1 GHz boost
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — 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.

Core count and architecture

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G6 cores · Zen 4
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G8 cores · Zen 4
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

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

Integrated graphics or none

AMD Ryzen 5 8600GAMD Radeon 760M · 8 graphics cores · 2800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8700GAMD Radeon 780M · 12 graphics cores · 2900 MHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (1)

CPU ECC memory capability

AMD Ryzen 5 8600GNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 8700GYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

AMD's 8600G page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

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

40 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

What it brings

What to check

  • Uses PCIe 4.0 rather than PCIe 5.0, with 16 usable lanes from the CPU.
    Manufacturer source
  • Memory is rated at DDR5-5200 with two sticks but only DDR5-3600 with four; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS.
    Manufacturer source
  • AMD quotes the AI engine at up to 16 TOPS without saying how it was measured, so the figure is hard to compare with other NPUs.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • AMD's 8600G page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC.
    Manufacturer source

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

What it brings

  • 8 Zen 4 cores and 16 threads with up to 5.1 GHz boost and 16 MB of L3 cache; a Wraith Spire cooler is in the box.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • Radeon 780M graphics (12 graphics cores, 2900 MHz) with DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 and AV1 encode and decode, so no graphics card is needed for display output.
    Manufacturer source
  • Unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer, a Ryzen AI engine (NPU) and ECC memory support on compatible motherboards.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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52 of 52 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
SpecificationAMD Ryzen 5 8600GAMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Thread countDifferent
Sources
1216
CPU coresDifferent
Sources
68
Maximum boost clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
5 GHz5.1 GHz
CPU boost technology
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Precision Boost 2Precision Boost 2
CPU architecture
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Zen 4Zen 4
Base clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base frequency, not a guaranteed all-core speed under every workload.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's base frequency, not a guaranteed all-core speed under every workload.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
4.3 GHz4.2 GHz
CPU and memory tuning
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Unlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve OptimizerUnlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
L2 cacheDifferent
Sources
6 MB8 MB
L3 cache
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
16 MB16 MB
Memory ceiling with two DIMMs
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
5200 MT/s5200 MT/s
Memory ceiling with four DIMMs
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
3600 MT/s3600 MT/s
Memory channels
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
22
Maximum supported memory
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 5 8600G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
256 GB256 GB
CPU ECC memory capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

AMD's 8600G page doesn't state ECC memory support; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturerYes
Socket
Sources
AM5AM5
Native PCIe
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
PCIe 4.0 · 20 total / 16 usable lanesPCIe 4.0 · 20 total / 16 usable lanes
Platform checks
Sources
Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.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 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
Platform NVMe modes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Boot; RAID 0 and 1Boot; RAID 0 and 1
Listed supporting chipsets
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
YesYes
Integrated DisplayPort version
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
2.12.1
Integrated HDMI version
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
2.12.1
HDCP version
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
2.32.3
Integrated graphics DirectX version
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
1212
Maximum display count
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
44
Listed DisplayPort mode ceilings
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
7680×4320 at 60 Hz; 3840×2160 at 240 Hz; 3440×1440 at 360 Hz; 2560×1440 at 480 Hz; 1920×1080 at 600 Hz7680×4320 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 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
YesYes
Wireless display capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
MiracastMiracast
Listed hardware video encoding
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
H.264 and H.265; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60H.264 and H.265; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60
Listed hardware video decoding
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
MPEG2, VC1, VP9, H.264, H.265 and AV1; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60MPEG2, VC1, VP9, H.264, H.265 and AV1; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60
Integrated graphics available
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · Radeon 760M graphics built in; display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Radeon 780M graphics built in; display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
YesYes
Integrated graphics coresDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · Graphics cores in the Radeon 760M.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Graphics cores in the Radeon 780M.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
812
Integrated graphics frequencyDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Built-in graphics clock speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
2800 MHz2900 MHz
AMD Ryzen AI accelerator available
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists Ryzen AI for this model; applications, the operating system and drivers must support the AI engine.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 5 8600G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists Ryzen AI for this model; applications, the operating system and drivers must support the AI engine.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
YesYes
Manufacturer AI throughput claim
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · AMD quotes up to 16 TOPS for the AI engine without stating the numerical precision or test workload, so it can't be compared directly with other NPU ratings.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 5 8600G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD quotes up to 16 TOPS for the AI engine without stating the numerical precision or test workload, so it can't be compared directly with other NPU ratings.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiersAMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
Up to 16 TOPSUp to 16 TOPS
Default TDP
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
65 W65 W
CoolingDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's shop listing for the boxed 100-100001237BOX version names the Wraith Stealth as the included cooler.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD's shop listing for the boxed 100-100001236BOX version names the Wraith Spire. AMD's product page also lists newer boxed codes; check that the seller's listing names the cooler.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — AMD shop exact boxed SKU, supplied cooling and gallery
AMD Wraith Stealth cooler includedAMD Wraith Spire cooler included
Maximum junction temperature
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
95 °C95 °C
Configurable TDP range
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
45–65 W45–65 W
CPU-core manufacturing process
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
TSMC 4nm FinFETTSMC 4nm FinFET
Package die count
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
11
CPU compute die area
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · Size of the CPU compute die.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Size of the CPU compute die.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
178 mm²178 mm²
Listed instruction capabilities
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
x86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensionsx86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensions
AMD SmartAccess Memory capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
YesYes
Execute-disable protection (NX bit)
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
YesYes
Specification market
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
GlobalGlobal
Manufacturer wording (5)Combined manufacturer rows whose values are listed above as separate fields.
Manufacturer wording for facts listed as separate rows
Core count and architectureDifferent
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as CPU cores, CPU architecture
6 cores · Zen 48 cores · Zen 4
Base / boost clocks and conditionsDifferent
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Base clock, Maximum boost clock
4.3 GHz base; up to 5 GHz boost4.2 GHz base; up to 5.1 GHz boost
Processor power definitions
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Default TDP
65 W default TDP65 W default TDP
Integrated graphics or noneDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Integrated graphics cores, Integrated graphics frequency
AMD Radeon 760M · 8 graphics cores · 2800 MHzAMD Radeon 780M · 12 graphics cores · 2900 MHz
Memory support
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5200 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5200 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Maximum supported memory, Memory ceiling with two DIMMs, Memory ceiling with four DIMMs
Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with fourDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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