AMD Ryzen 5 8600GAM5 boxed processor 100-100001237BOX · Wraith Stealth included- Base clock
- 4.3 GHzThis one: 3.5 GHz
- CPU architecture
- Zen 4This one: 2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c
PROCESSORS
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
Boxed, Wraith Stealth included · part 100-100000931BOX
- CPU cores
- 6
- Thread count
- 12
- Maximum boost clock
- 5 GHz
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.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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- Base clock
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- Thread count
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Key strengths
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.
Comes with a Wraith Stealth cooler and supports EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer.
Before you buy
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.
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.
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.
AMD lists Ryzen AI as not available on this model, so there is no built-in AI engine (NPU).
Works with
Products in this catalogue that list the same socket or memory type as the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G. A shared socket or memory type is necessary but not sufficient: check the exact CPU and memory support lists, and the BIOS version, before buying.
- 209 AM5 motherboardsSocket AM5 on both, from cited specifications
- 50 DDR5 memory kitsMemory type DDR5 on both, from cited specifications
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: AM5 boxed processor 100-100000931BOX · Wraith Stealth included
47 specifications in 9 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 4 rows repeat listed facts in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Cores & clocks
8 items
- CPU cores
- 6
Two Zen 4 cores plus four Zen 4c cores.
Source - Thread count
- 12Source
- Maximum boost clock
- 5 GHz
Applies to the two Zen 4 cores; the Zen 4c cores reach up to 3.7 GHz.
Source - Base clock
- 3.5 GHz
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.
Source - CPU architecture
- 2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c
Two Zen 4 cores and four Zen 4c cores with separate base and boost limits.
Source - Base / boost clocks and conditions
- 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 boost
Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency; workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.
Source - CPU and memory tuning
- Not listed by the manufacturer
AMD’s 8500G page lists EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer support but does not say whether the CPU multiplier is unlocked.
Source - CPU boost technology
- Precision Boost 2
Automatic boost; clocks vary with workload, cooling, power and firmware.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Core count and architecture
- 6 cores · 2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c
Two Zen 4 cores and four Zen 4c cores with different clock limits.
Source
Power & temperature
3 items
- Default TDP
- 65 W
Default TDP, not measured system power.
Source - Maximum junction temperature
- 95 °C
AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.
Source - Configurable TDP range
- 45–65 W
AMD's configurable TDP range; the motherboard decides which settings are offered.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Processor power definitions
- 65 W default TDP
AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.
Source
Memory support
7 items
- Memory support
- Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
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.
- Maximum supported memory
- Conflicting sources
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.
- Memory ceiling with two DIMMs
- 5200 MT/s
Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.
Source - Memory ceiling with four DIMMs
- 3600 MT/s
Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating.
Source - CPU ECC memory capability
- Yes
Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC.
Source - Memory channels
- 2
Memory channels in the processor, not the number of motherboard DIMM slots.
Source - AMD SmartAccess Memory capability
- Yes
Needs a compatible system configuration; any gain varies by game and graphics card.
Source
Graphics, display & AI
14 items
- Integrated graphics available
- Yes
Radeon 740M graphics built in; display outputs depend on the motherboard.
Source - Integrated graphics or none
- AMD Radeon 740M · 4 graphics cores · 2800 MHz
Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard.
Source - Integrated graphics cores
- 4
Graphics cores in the Radeon 740M.
Source - Integrated graphics frequency
- 2800 MHz
Built-in graphics clock speed.
Source - USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability
- Yes
Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output.
Source - Integrated DisplayPort version
- 2.1
AMD lists UHBR10, Adaptive-Sync and HDR metadata; the motherboard's ports decide what you can use.
Source - HDCP version
- 2.3
Needs a compatible display and cable chain for protected content.
Source - Maximum display count
- 4
Up to four displays; the motherboard's ports decide how many you can connect.
Source - Listed DisplayPort mode ceilings
- 7680×4320 at 60 Hz; 3840×2160 at 240 Hz; 3440×1440 at 360 Hz; 2560×1440 at 480 Hz; 1920×1080 at 600 Hz
AMD lists the same limits for SDR and HDR. These are output limits, not game frame rates; the motherboard, cable and monitor also matter.
Source - Integrated graphics FreeSync capability
- Yes
Needs a FreeSync-compatible display and connection.
Source - Wireless display capability
- Miracast
Needs wireless hardware and a compatible receiver; the processor has no radio of its own.
Source - Listed hardware video encoding
- H.264 and H.265; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60
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.
Source - Listed hardware video decoding
- MPEG2, VC1, VP9, H.264, H.265 and AV1; AV1 8/10-bit up to 4320p60
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.
Source - AMD Ryzen AI accelerator available
- No
AMD's shop listing says Ryzen AI isn't available on this model; the CPU and graphics can still run AI software.
Source
Manufacturer wording (2)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
PCIe, USB & storage
3 items
- Native PCIe
- PCIe 4.0 · 14 total / 10 usable lanes
Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.
Source - CPU-native USB capability
- 2 USB4 40 Gb/s ports; 2 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted.
Source - Platform NVMe modes
- Boot; RAID 0 and 1
The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.
Source
Platform & package
5 items
- Socket
- AM5Source
- Cooling
- AMD Wraith Stealth cooler included
AMD's shop listing for the boxed 100-100000931BOX version names the Wraith Stealth as the included cooler.
Source - Platform checks
- Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.Source
- Listed supporting chipsets
- A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version.
Source - Specification market
- Global
AMD lists global availability; UK and US stock, box contents and warranty can still vary by seller.
Source
Features & security
2 items
- Listed instruction capabilities
- x86-64; AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA and SSE-family extensions
AMD lists SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 and SSE4A individually; software must support them.
Source - Execute-disable protection (NX bit)
- Yes
Hardware security feature, not a complete security guarantee.
Source
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