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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700G

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 5700G

  • Blender render score 196 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.6 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 5700G is 5% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 5 8600G187

Median of 5 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700G196

Median of 12 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
B36%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 8600G · Max boost clock: 5.0 GHz vs 4.6 GHz

Office Work

A67%Good
B64%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A59%Good
B57%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A35%Fair
B39%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 5700G · Threads: 16 vs 12

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AAMD Ryzen 5 8600G

51/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700G

49/100

AAMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Advantages

  • Base clock 4.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (13% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 6 vs 8 (25% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 16 (25% lower)
  • Blender render score 187 samples/min vs 196 samples/min (5% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700G

Advantages

  • Cores 8 vs 6 (33% higher)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)
  • Blender render score 196 samples/min vs 187 samples/min (5% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz (12% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (8% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 5 8600GBAMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.187 samples/min196 samples/min Better +5%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.512
Cores & clocks
Cores68 Better +33%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1216 Better +33%
Base clock4.3 GHz Better +13%3.8 GHz
Max boost clock5.0 GHz Better +9%4.6 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache16 MB16 MB
Memory supportDDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureZen 4Zen 3
SocketAM5AM4
Manufacturing process4 nm7 nm
Release year20242021
Launch price$229$359

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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 5700G posts a median render score of 196 against 187 for AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 12 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 5700G: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2021, launched at $359.

Our overall scores are 51 for Ryzen 5 8600G and 49 for Ryzen 7 5700G out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 5 8600G; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: Ryzen 7 5700G. 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 5700G FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 5 8600G or the Ryzen 7 5700G?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 5700G posts a median render score of 196 against 187 for AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 12 and 5 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 5 8600G or the Ryzen 7 5700G?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Ryzen 5 8600G and the Ryzen 7 5700G cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G launched at $229 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at $359. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 5 8600G or the Ryzen 7 5700G better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G (42 vs 36 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.