Ryzen 5 8600G vs Ryzen 7 5700X

≈8% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G ≈ ₹19,500 today · 2024 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ≈ ₹11,400 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 5 8600G scores about 8% higher than Ryzen 7 5700X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 5700X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (AM5 with DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Ryzen 5 8600G Ryzen 7 5700X

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Ryzen 5 8600G

8% higher estimated gaming score
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
Comes with a cooler (Wraith Stealth); Ryzen 7 5700X needs one bought separately

Why pick Ryzen 7 5700X

2 more cores (8 vs 6)
About ₹8,100 cheaper today

Specifications

	Ryzen 5 8600G	Ryzen 7 5700X
Architecture	Zen 4	Zen 3
Code name	Phoenix	Vermeer
Process	TSMC 4 nm	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	6	8
Threads	12	16
Boost clock	5 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base clock	4.3 GHz	3.4 GHz
L2 cache	6 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	AM5	AM4
Memory	DDR5	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR5-5200	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Wraith Stealth	Not included
Integrated graphics	Radeon 700M	—
Released	2024-01-31	2022-04-04
Price today (≈)	₹19,500	₹11,400

FAQ

Is Ryzen 5 8600G better than Ryzen 7 5700X?

Ryzen 5 8600G scores about 8% higher than Ryzen 7 5700X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 5700X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (AM5 with DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 5 8600G or Ryzen 7 5700X?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Ryzen 5 8600G or Ryzen 7 5700X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 7 5700X gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 5 8600G. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 5700X use the same motherboard?

No. Ryzen 5 8600G uses AM5 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.