Ryzen 5 3500U vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Ryzen 5 3500U 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.
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 67% higher base clock.
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MobileRadeon Vega 8
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Radeon 740MDDR4
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5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3500U or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 500% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500U on average across 100+ games, scoring 30/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Ryzen 5 3500U?expand_more
500% 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, Ryzen 5 3500U 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 30/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 3500U and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3500U scores 5/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 30/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 3500U 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 Ryzen 5 3500U or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 30/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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