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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 5 8600GBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 3700X

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APart A

AMD

Ryzen 5 8600G

  • Blender render score 187 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Blender render score 181 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 5 8600G187

Median of 5 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 3700X181

Median of 32 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A42%Fair
B37%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 8600G · Max boost clock: 5.0 GHz vs 4.4 GHz

Office Work

A67%Good
B39%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 8600G · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A59%Good
B38%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 8600G · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A35%Fair
B38%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 5 8600G

51/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 3700X

38/100

AAMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Base clock 4.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz (19% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 4.4 GHz (14% higher)
  • Blender render score 187 samples/min vs 181 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 32 MB (50% lower)
  • Cores 6 vs 8 (25% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 16 (25% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 16 MB (100% higher)
  • Cores 8 vs 6 (33% higher)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Base clock 3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz (16% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (12% lower)
  • Blender render score 181 samples/min vs 187 samples/min (3% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 5 8600GBAMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.187 samples/min Better +3%181 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.532
Cores & clocks
Cores68 Better +33%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1216 Better +33%
Base clock4.3 GHz Better +19%3.6 GHz
Max boost clock5.0 GHz Better +14%4.4 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache16 MB32 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureZen 4Zen 2
SocketAM5AM4
Manufacturing process4 nm7 nm
Release year20242019
Launch price$229$329

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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 8600G posts a median render score of 187 against 181 for AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 5 and 32 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G: 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $229. AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $329.

Our overall scores are 51 for Ryzen 5 8600G and 38 for Ryzen 7 3700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 5 8600G; for office work: Ryzen 5 8600G; for daily use: Ryzen 5 8600G; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 5 8600G vs Ryzen 7 3700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 5 8600G or the Ryzen 7 3700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 8600G posts a median render score of 187 against 181 for AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 5 and 32 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 5 8600G or the Ryzen 7 3700X?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Ryzen 5 8600G and the Ryzen 7 3700X cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G launched at $229 and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at $329. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 5 8600G or the Ryzen 7 3700X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G (42 vs 37 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.