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AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs AMD Ryzen 5 8500G: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and AMD Ryzen 5 8500G separate most on l3 cache: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D at 96 MB, AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 16 MB, 83% in favour of AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D. They match on form factor, cores and threads.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2024 |
| TDP | 105 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CUs, RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon 740M (4 CU) |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | AM5 |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB | 16 MB-83% |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (7000 series) | Zen 4/4c hybrid APU (Phoenix2) |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D
8.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs available, its huge L3 cache translating directly into higher in-game frame rates.
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget hybrid-core AM5 APU with usable integrated graphics.

