AMD Ryzen 5 8500G processor review

Ryzen 5 8500G processor released by AMD; release date: 8 Jan 2024. At the time of release, the processor cost $229.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 6, threads - 12. Maximum CPU clock speed - 5 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 95°C. Manufacturing process technology - 4 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 1 MB (per core), L3 - 16 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: AM5. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 65 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

3921

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

21762

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	3921
PassMark - CPU mark	21762

Integrated graphics – AMD Radeon 740M

Technical info
Boost clock speed	2500 MHz
Compute units	4
Core clock speed	1500 MHz
Manufacturing process technology	4 nm
Pipelines	256
Pixel fill rate	20.00 GPixel/s
Texture fill rate	40.00 GTexel/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt
Transistor count	25390 million

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$229
Place in performance rating	232
Performance
Base frequency	3.5 GHz
Die size	137 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	16 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	4 nm
Maximum core temperature	95°C
Maximum frequency	5 GHz
Number of cores	6
Number of threads	12
Transistor count	20,900 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	45 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 14 Lanes, (CPU only)