Valorant
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Ryzen 5 5500U vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Ryzen 5 5500U is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 5 8500G68% Score
- Up to 67% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years newer
- Available for $140.00
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.
FP6
Sockethelp
AM5Lucienne
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2Mobile
Segmenthelp
MobileRadeon Graphics 448SP
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 5500U or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 89% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500U on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 36/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Ryzen 5 5500U?expand_more
89% 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 5500U 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 68/100 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 5500U and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 5500U scores 36/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 5500U 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 5500U or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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