Ryzen 5 8600G vs Ryzen 9 9950X

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G ≈ ₹19,600 today · 2024 Buy now

≈27% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ ₹59,200 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 27% higher than Ryzen 5 8600G in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 8600G gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score

Est. multi-core score

100

Est. single-core score

100

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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Ryzen 5 8600G Ryzen 9 9950X

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

105 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 170 W)
Comes with a cooler (Wraith Stealth); Ryzen 9 9950X needs one bought separately
About ₹39,600 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9950X

27% higher estimated gaming score
10 more cores (16 vs 6)

Specifications

	Ryzen 5 8600G	Ryzen 9 9950X
Architecture	Zen 4	Zen 5
Code name	Phoenix	Granite Ridge
Process	TSMC 4 nm	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	6	16
Threads	12	32
Boost clock	5 GHz	5.7 GHz
Base clock	4.3 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	6 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	170 W
Socket	AM5	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Wraith Stealth	Not included
Integrated graphics	Radeon 700M	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2024-01-31	2024-08-15
Price today (≈)	₹19,600	₹59,200

FAQ

Is Ryzen 5 8600G better than Ryzen 9 9950X?

Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 27% higher than Ryzen 5 8600G in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 8600G gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 5 8600G or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Ryzen 5 8600G is rated at 65 W versus 170 W for Ryzen 9 9950X.

Which is better value, Ryzen 5 8600G or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 8600G gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 9950X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.