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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800X

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

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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 3800X

  • Blender render score 192 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.5 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 7 3800X is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 5 8600G187

Median of 5 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 3800X192

Median of 7 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
B39%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A67%Good
B35%Fair

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

Daily Use

A59%Good
B35%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 3800X

37/100

AAMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 4.5 GHz (11% higher)
  • Base clock 4.3 GHz vs 3.9 GHz (10% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 32 MB (50% lower)
  • Cores 6 vs 8 (25% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 16 (25% lower)
  • Blender render score 187 samples/min vs 192 samples/min (3% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 3800X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 16 MB (100% higher)
  • Cores 8 vs 6 (33% higher)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)
  • Blender render score 192 samples/min vs 187 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.5 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (10% lower)
  • Base clock 3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz (9% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 5 8600GBAMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.187 samples/min192 samples/min Better +3%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.57
Cores & clocks
Cores68 Better +33%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1216 Better +33%
Base clock4.3 GHz Better +10%3.9 GHz
Max boost clock5.0 GHz Better +11%4.5 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache16 MB32 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureZen 4Zen 2
SocketAM5AM4
Manufacturing process4 nm7 nm
Release year20242019
Launch price$229$399

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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 3800X posts a median render score of 192 against 187 for AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 7 and 5 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 3800X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.5 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $399.

Our overall scores are 51 for Ryzen 5 8600G and 37 for Ryzen 7 3800X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; 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 3800X FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 5 8600G or the Ryzen 7 3800X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 3800X posts a median render score of 192 against 187 for AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 7 and 5 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 5 8600G or the Ryzen 7 3800X?

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X is rated at 105 W and the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G at 65 W, so the Ryzen 5 8600G draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 5 8600G and the Ryzen 7 3800X cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G launched at $229 and the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at $399. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 5 8600G or the Ryzen 7 3800X better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (42 and 39 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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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.