Athlon X2 QL-60 vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Athlon X2 QL-60 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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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 84% higher base clock.
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AM5Griffin
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Phoenix2Mobile
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MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740Munknown
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5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon X2 QL-60 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 32% faster than the Athlon X2 QL-60 on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Athlon X2 QL-60?expand_more
32% 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 X2 QL-60 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 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon X2 QL-60 and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Athlon X2 QL-60 scores 22/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 29/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon X2 QL-60 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 X2 QL-60 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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