Athlon PRO 300GE vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Athlon PRO 300GE is much slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 8500G has a 3% higher base clock.
AM4
Sockethelp
AM5Dali
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2Server/Workstation
Segmenthelp
MobileRadeon Vega 3
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon PRO 300GE or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 130% faster than the Athlon PRO 300GE on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Athlon PRO 300GE?expand_more
130% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon PRO 300GE or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon PRO 300GE and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Athlon PRO 300GE scores 30/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon PRO 300GE or Ryzen 5 8500G bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon PRO 300GE or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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