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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 5900X vs Ryzen 5 8500G

The Ryzen 9 5900X is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $309.88 more expensive!

  • Up to 207% more expensive$449.88 vs $140.00
  • Up to 13% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 3 months newer
  • Up to 207% cheaper$140.00 vs $449.88
  • Up to 246% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G ranks 16 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 5900X has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 5900X has 48 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 5900X has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G is $309.88 cheaper.

AM4
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AM5
Vermeer
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 5900X or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 32% faster than the Ryzen 9 5900X on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Ryzen 9 5900X?expand_more
32% 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 9 5900X 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 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 5900X scores 50/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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