Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Ryzen 5 8500G
Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8500G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8500G | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8500G | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Ryzen 5 8500G
The Ryzen 5 8500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,481 points. Launch price was $229.
Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,544 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500G versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). Both are built on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8500G scores 21,481 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE's 21,544 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | Phoenix2 (2024) |
| PassMark | 21,481 | 21,544 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,310 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 8500G) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE). The Ryzen 5 8500G includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8500G targets General Use. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8500G rivals Core i5-13400.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 740M | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | General Use | — |
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