Pentium 987 vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Pentium 987 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.
Intel BGA 1023
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AM5Sandy Bridge
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Radeon 740MDDR3
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium 987 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 1625% faster than the Pentium 987 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Pentium 987?expand_more
1625% 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, Pentium 987 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 Pentium 987 and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Pentium 987 scores 4/100, 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 Pentium 987 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 Pentium 987 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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