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AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X differ on cache: AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE at 22MB (6MB L2 + 16MB L3), AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 32MB L3 + 6MB L2 + 480KB L1, which puts AMD Ryzen 5 9600X ahead on that measure. They match on form factor, core/thread count and socket.
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 Graphics (2 cores) |
| Cache | 22MB (6MB L2 + 16MB L3) | 32MB L3 + 6MB L2 + 480KB L1 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Boost/Base Clock | 4.5 GHz / 3.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz / 3.9 GHz |
| Architecture | Zen 4/4c hybrid APU (Phoenix2) | Zen 5, Ryzen 9000 Series |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
A low-power hybrid-core AM5 APU for compact builds.

