Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Ryzen 7 7736U

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 PRO 8500GE

#9

Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

99%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

93%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

87%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7736U

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

114%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

104%

#62

Ryzen 7 7736U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 7736U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE	Ryzen 7 7736U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE	Ryzen 7 7736U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 PRO 8500GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7736U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and Ryzen 7 7736U

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.

Ryzen 7 7736U

The Ryzen 7 7736U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,696 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7736U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7736U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7736U — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 21,544 against the Ryzen 7 7736U's 21,696 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7736U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE	Ryzen 7 7736U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+6%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+26%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	4 nm-33%	6 nm
Architecture	Phoenix2 (2024)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	21,544	21,696
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,768
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,869
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,020

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE	Ryzen 7 7736U
Socket	AM5	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7736U). The Ryzen 7 7736U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7736U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7736U rivals Core i7-1255U.