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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 8500G vs Xeon 698X

The Ryzen 5 8500G is slower than the Xeon 698X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 4201% cheaper$147.50 vs $7699
  • Up to 3421% better value for money
  • Up to 22% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 1 month newer
  • Up to 4201% more expensive$7699 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

Xeon 698X ranks 71 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon 698X has 80 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon 698X has 160 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Intel Xeon 698X Logo
Xeon 698X
336 MB

Xeon 698X has 320 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has a 75% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
Intel Xeon 698X Logo
Xeon 698X
4.8 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G draws 285W less power.

Pricehelp
AM5
Sockethelp
LGA4710
Phoenix2
Codenamehelp
Granite Rapids
Mobile
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Server/Workstation
Radeon 740M
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8500G or Xeon 698X?expand_more
The Xeon 698X. It's 245% faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games, scoring 100/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon 698X than Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
245% 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 Xeon 698X?expand_more
The Xeon 698X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon 698X 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 Xeon 698X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8500G scores 29/100, Xeon 698X 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 Xeon 698X 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 Xeon 698X?expand_more
The Xeon 698X 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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