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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

EPYC 9655 vs Ryzen 5 8500G

The EPYC 9655 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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  • Is 9 months newer
  • Up to 6521% more expensive – $11852 vs $147.50
  • Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 6521% cheaper – $147.50 vs $11852
  • Up to 6749% better value for money

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.

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EPYC 9655 ranks 45 points higher.

Coreshelp

EPYC 9655 has 90 more cores.

Threadshelp

EPYC 9655 has 180 more threads.

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EPYC 9655
384 MB

EPYC 9655 has 368 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
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EPYC 9655
2.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G has a 35% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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EPYC 9655
4.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G boosts 11% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G draws 335W less power.

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AM5
Turin
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Phoenix2
Server/Workstation
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Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
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Radeon 740M
6000 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, EPYC 9655 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 167% faster than the EPYC 9655 on average across 100+ games, scoring 27/100 vs 72/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than EPYC 9655?expand_more
167% 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, EPYC 9655 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 27/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between EPYC 9655 and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: EPYC 9655 scores 72/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 27/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the EPYC 9655 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 EPYC 9655 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 27/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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