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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

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 9600X

  • Blender render score 275 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 8700G

  • Blender render score 266 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.1 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 9600X is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 5 9600X275

Median of 75 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 8700G266

Median of 11 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

A55%Good
B46%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 9600X · Max boost clock: 5.4 GHz vs 5.1 GHz

Office Work

A73%Good
B71%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A65%Good
B63%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B43%Fair

Too close to call

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 9600X

58/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 8700G

56/100

AAMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 16 MB (100% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz vs 5.1 GHz (6% higher)
  • Blender render score 275 samples/min vs 266 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 6 vs 8 (25% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 16 (25% lower)
  • Base clock 3.9 GHz vs 4.2 GHz (7% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Advantages

  • Cores 8 vs 6 (33% higher)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)
  • Base clock 4.2 GHz vs 3.9 GHz (8% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 32 MB (50% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz vs 5.4 GHz (6% lower)
  • Blender render score 266 samples/min vs 275 samples/min (3% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 5 9600XBAMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.275 samples/min Better +3%266 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.7511
Cores & clocks
Cores68 Better +33%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1216 Better +33%
Base clock3.9 GHz4.2 GHz Better +8%
Max boost clock5.4 GHz Better +6%5.1 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache32 MB Better +100%16 MB
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureZen 5Zen 4
SocketAM5AM5
Manufacturing process4 nm4 nm
Release year20242024
Launch price$279$329

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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 9600X posts a median render score of 275 against 266 for AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 75 and 11 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $279. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.1 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $329.

Our overall scores are 58 for Ryzen 5 9600X and 56 for Ryzen 7 8700G out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 5 9600X; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: too close to call; 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 9600X vs Ryzen 7 8700G FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Ryzen 7 8700G?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 9600X posts a median render score of 275 against 266 for AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 75 and 11 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Ryzen 7 8700G?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 8700G cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X launched at $279 and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at $329. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Ryzen 7 8700G better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (55 vs 46 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.