AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
The Ryzen 5 8600G is a more affordable version of AMD's powerful APU family, bringing strong integrated GPU gaming performance to certain use cases, like SFF and passive builds. Memory and AM5 motherboard pricing, not to mention competition from CPU+GPU combos, muddy the waters, but this chip is a much better deal than its more expensive counterpart, the Ryzen 7 8700G.
- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware on Mar 2024
6
Cores
12
Threads
4.3 GHz
Base Clock
5 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket AM5
Socket
65 W
TDP
Radeon 760M
Integrated Graphics
$199
Price
Release date:Jan 8, 2024Price at Launch:$229
Cores:6Threads:12
Base Clock:4.3 GHzBoost Clock:5 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:6 MBL3 Cache:16 MB
Box Cooler:YesTDP:65 W
Socket:Socket AM5Memory Support:DDR5-5200
Codename:Phoenix (Zen 4)Process Size:4 nm
Integrated Graphics:YesiGPU Model:Radeon 760M
NPU:YesTotal TOPS:16
PCIe Support:PCIe 4.0, 20 Lanes

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All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.

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Reviews and Ratings

85

Average Score

Based on 9 reviews

8.8

User Score

Based on 60 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Best value APU on the market
  • Extremely viable for smaller form factor builds
  • Cooler comes included in box
  • Passable 1080p, solid 720p gaming
  • Hyper-RX support

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Higher DDR5 pricing, no 8GB options
  • Needs all-new AM5 motherboards and DDR5 RAM
  • Lackluster CPU productivity performance
  • Some CPU+GPU combos are cheaper/faster
  • Limited use case for Ryzen AI
90

I’ve always argued that the majority of gamers don’t actually need 7 or 9-level desktop processors, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has taken that argument to a whole new level. For what can now be found under $200, it’s an excellent CPU that’s capable of great things even at the highest resolutions, even in the most demanding games. I’m not sure I’d choose it over Intel’s equivalent due to its lesser specs, but it’s closer to our top spot than I thought it’d be.

By GamesRadar+ on
80

AMD's Ryzen 5 8600G isn't the most muscular CPU you can buy, but it drives competitive integrated-graphics performance for its price. It's an ideal chip for budget gaming PCs.

By PCMag on
70

The Ryzen 5 8600G is a more affordable version of AMD's powerful APU family, bringing strong integrated GPU gaming performance to certain use cases, like SFF and passive builds. Memory and AM5 motherboard pricing, not to mention competition from CPU+GPU combos, muddy the waters, but this chip is a much better deal than its more expensive counterpart, the Ryzen 7 8700G.

By Tom's Hardware on
90

In conclusion, AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 8700G offer outstanding capabilities for creating powerful, energy-efficient and compact systems. Their integrated graphics solutions go beyond what was previously thought possible with integrated graphics, offering quality and performance sufficient for today's games and multimedia applications. At the same time, the pricing of these processors makes them affordable and attractive to a wide range of users looking for the optimal price-quality ratio in their computer builds.

By GameGPU on
87

If your budget is tight, the Ryzen 5 8600G cannot be beaten. At this price you'll get a capable all rounder with excellent power efficiency and the ability to play just about any game at 1080p, even if you do have to lower the settings a bit.

By PCGamer on
86

Whether you’re just looking for a stopgap solution, or just need a lightweight system that allows you to play games without the cost of a discrete GPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is what you may be looking for.

By Pokde.net on
86

Dicho esto, las dos opciones, 8700G y 8600G, se plantean como las mejores a nivel de rendimiento para equipos de escritorio de propósito general, con enfoque en entretenimiento, trabajos gráficos y juegos. Mientras que las opciones 8500G y 8300G, con núcleos eficientes, se enfocan en mini PC y HTPC de bajo consumo.

By ProfesionalReview on
85

AMD Ryzen 8000G series APUs combine Zen 4 processor cores with integrated RDNA3 Radeon graphics in one, power-efficient package for socket AM5.

By HotHardware on
90

AMD answers the prayers of gamers who want to build a custom gaming desktop PC but don't have the funds to blow on an extravagant dedicated graphics card. The integrated Radeon 760M graphics don't quite match up to the 780M found in its more powerful Ryzen 7 8700G sibling, but the Ryzen 5 8600G still handles AAA titles at low settings and modest framerates. If you're happy to play with FSR 3 upscaling or around a steady 40 FPS, you can happily join your friends in the latest PC exclusives.

By WindowsCentral on

If you want solid gaming performance, modern features, and future upgrade paths, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is one of the best budget gaming CPUs in 2025. Whether you're building a rig or buying a prebuilt, this chip offers more than expected for the price.

By Doctor Memory on

For a mainstream PC the integrated graphics is plenty it's performance for $229, however compelling or truly convincing, it's not. If you want a bit more bite though, the 8700G with its 8-cores would surely get my preference, but at $329 I'd probably steer you to the Ryzen 7000 range on the Ryzen 5 7700 65W part with more cache unless you really wanna go for fast integrated graphics.

By The Guru of 3D on

And we get to the question: should I buy the 8700G or the 8600G, with the latter having a notably lower price tag at $229, vs. $329 of the high-end 8000G model? It depends on what system you want to build. If you desire a small system housed in an ITX system, the all-in-one solution that the 8000G CPUs offer is highly convenient. On the other hand, if you don’t have space restrictions, you could get a more affordable processor, e.g., the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X or an Intel i5-13400F, and match them with an affordable graphics card, like the Intel Arc A380...

By HardwareBusters on
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