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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen 7 8700F

The Ryzen 5 8500G is slightly faster than the Ryzen 7 8700F on average across 100+ games and it's also a better value for money, as it's $28.93 cheaper!

  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 51% cheaper$147.50 vs $176.43
  • Up to 52% better value for money
  • Is 3 months newer
  • Up to 51% more expensive$176.43 vs $147.50

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.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 8700F ranks 23 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has a 17% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G is $28.93 cheaper.

AM5
Sockethelp
AM5
Phoenix2
Codenamehelp
Phoenix
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon 740M
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8500G scores 29/100, Ryzen 7 8700F scores 52/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen 7 8700F 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 8500G or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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