Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Ryzen 5 8500G

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 5 GHz2024

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 8500G

6 / 12

21,481

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+59.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8500G

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

119%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

111%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

109%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

100%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

91%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 45.9% higher multi-threaded performance.

Insight	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Ryzen 5 8500G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 (vs $384), it costs 61% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 60% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Insight	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+60%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 5 8500G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 8500G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500G versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8500G scores 21,481 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 45.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,310 vs 18,500 (66.1% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,500 vs 2,700, a 7.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,000 vs 15,000 (40% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500G vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	4.4 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+500%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm
Architecture	Phoenix2 (2024)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	21,481	34,293+60%
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,310	18,500+99%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,500	2,700+8%
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,000	15,000+50%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 8500G supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 14 (Ryzen 5 8500G) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A620,B650,B650E,X670,X670E,B840,B850,X870,X870E (Ryzen 5 8500G) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	AM5	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+100%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	14	28+100%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5 8500G) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8500G targets General Use, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8500G rivals Core i5-13400; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon 740M	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	General Use	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 8500G launched at $179 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($150 vs $384), the Ryzen 5 8500G is $234 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 8500G delivers 143.2 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 5 8500G the 46.4% better value option.