Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen 5 5600X3D

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 5600X3D
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
13.83
+1%
Ryzen 5 8500G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.69

Ryzen 5 5600X3D outperforms Ryzen 5 8500G by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Ryzen 5 8500G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking530538
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation39.92no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency12.4719.93
Architecture codenameVermeer (2020−2024)Phoenix2 (2024)
Release date7 July 2023 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229$229

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Ryzen 5 8500G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache96 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die size74 mm2137 mm2
Number of transistorsno data20,900 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Ryzen 5 8500G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM4AM5
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Ryzen 5 8500G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Ryzen 5 8500G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Ryzen 5 8500G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Ryzen 5 8500G.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2014

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 5 5600X3D 13.83
+1%
Ryzen 5 8500G 13.69

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 5 5600X3D 21961
+1%
Ryzen 5 8500G 21741

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.83 13.69
Recency 7 July 2023 8 January 2024
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 5 5600X3D has a 1% higher aggregate performance score.

Ryzen 5 8500G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 61.5% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Ryzen 5 8500G.

Note that Ryzen 5 5600X3D is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 8500G is a notebook one.


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