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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and AMD Ryzen 5 9600 separate most on l3 cache: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G at 16 MB, AMD Ryzen 5 9600 at 32 MB, 50% in favour of AMD Ryzen 5 9600. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, release year and tdp.
Specs
| Specification |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CUs, RDNA 2) |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB-50% | 32 MB |
| Architecture | Zen 4 APU (Phoenix) | Zen 5 (9000 series) |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong 6-core AM5 gaming APU for light 1080p play without a discrete GPU.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600 is a well-rounded mainstream desktop chip that covers everyday computing and light gaming without a premium price tag.