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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon Platinum 8358P vs Ryzen 5 8500G

The Xeon Platinum 8358P 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.

  • Up to 85% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 10 months newer
  • Available for $140.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 8500G ranks 33 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P has 26 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P has 52 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has a 35% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G boosts 47% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G draws 175W less power.

LGA4189
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AM5
Ice Lake-SP
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Phoenix2
Server/Workstation
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Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
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Radeon 740M
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon Platinum 8358P or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 100% faster than the Xeon Platinum 8358P on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Xeon Platinum 8358P?expand_more
100% 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, Xeon Platinum 8358P 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 Xeon Platinum 8358P and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Xeon Platinum 8358P scores 33/100, 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 Xeon Platinum 8358P 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 Xeon Platinum 8358P 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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