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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

The Ryzen 5 8500G is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $140.00
  • Up to 41% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D ranks 35 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 112 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has a 40% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D draws 10W less power.

AM5
Sockethelp
FL1
Phoenix2
Codenamehelp
Fire Range
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Mobile
Radeon 740M
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 610M
5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8500G or Ryzen 9 9955HX3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. It's 54% faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games, scoring 100/100 vs 65/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9955HX3D than Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
54% 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 8500G or Ryzen 9 9955HX3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 100/100 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 8500G and Ryzen 9 9955HX3D?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8500G scores 65/100, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D scores 100/100. 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 9 9955HX3D 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 9 9955HX3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the stronger pick at 100/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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