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AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs AMD Ryzen 5 8600G: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and AMD Ryzen 5 8600G differ on tdp: AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE at 35 W, AMD Ryzen 5 8600G at 65 W. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, core/thread count and cache.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Core/Thread Count | 6 Core / 12 Thread | 6 Core / 12 Thread |
| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 740M (4 CU) | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU) |
| Cache | 22MB (6MB L2 + 16MB L3) | 22MB (6MB L2 + 16MB L3) |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Boost/Base Clock | 4.5 GHz / 3.2 GHz | 5.0 GHz / 4.3 GHz |
| Architecture | Zen 4/4c hybrid APU (Phoenix2) | Zen 4 APU (Phoenix) |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
A low-power hybrid-core AM5 APU for compact builds.
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong 6-core AM5 gaming APU for light 1080p play without a discrete GPU.

