Ryzen 5 8600G vs Ryzen 7 8700G
The Ryzen 7 8700G is about 4% faster than the Ryzen 5 8600G in games where the processor sets the frame rate, in our estimates. Below: FPS in popular games, the specs side by side, and the graphics cards that suit each.
Updated · By Muhammad Muzammil
The short answer
In a typical one of 8 popular games at 1080p High with an RTX 5090, the Ryzen 5 8600G gets about 129 FPS and the Ryzen 7 8700G about 134 FPS. With a slower graphics card, or at 1440p and 4K, the card sets the FPS more often and the gap gets smaller.
Both use the AM5 socket. Both take DDR5 memory. Cores and threads: 6 / 12 on the Ryzen 5 8600G, 8 / 16 on the Ryzen 7 8700G. Both come with a cooler in the box.
Ryzen 5 8600G vs Ryzen 7 8700G: FPS in popular games
Estimated FPS at 1080p High with 32 GB RAM (Ryzen 5 8600G / Ryzen 7 8700G in each column). With an RTX 5090, the processor sets the frame rate wherever it can. Values above 500 show as 500+. See FPS for your own PC.
| Game | RTX 5090 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 295 / 308 | 295 / 305 |
| Valorant | 325 / 338 | 325 / 338 |
| Fortnite | 142 / 148 | 142 / 148 |
| Apex Legends | 130 / 135 | 130 / 135 |
| Marvel Rivals | 100 / 105 | 89 / 89 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 129 / 134 | 110 / 110 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 104 / 108 | 104 / 104 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 105 / 109 | 105 / 109 |
With a mid-range graphics card such as an RTX 5060, the card sets the frame rate in more games, so the difference between the two processors is smaller.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Specs side by side
| Spec | Ryzen 5 8600G | Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost clock | up to 5 GHz | up to 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Memory | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | Radeon 780M |
| Cooler in the box | AMD Wraith Stealth | AMD Wraith Stealth |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Gaming index (est.) | 59 | 61.5 |
Gaming index: estimated CPU-bound gaming performance at 1080p, Ryzen 7 9800X3D = 100. Memory and box cooler as listed on AMD and Intel product pages; where we couldn't confirm a value there, check the manufacturer's page.
Graphics cards that pair well with the Ryzen 5 8600G
Graphics cards that pair well with the Ryzen 7 8700G
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Ryzen 5 8600G vs Ryzen 7 8700G FAQs
Is the Ryzen 5 8600G better than the Ryzen 7 8700G for gaming?
The Ryzen 7 8700G is about 4% faster than the Ryzen 5 8600G in games where the processor sets the frame rate, in our estimates. In a typical one of 8 popular games at 1080p High with an RTX 5090, the Ryzen 5 8600G gets about 129 FPS and the Ryzen 7 8700G about 134 FPS.
Ryzen 5 8600G or Ryzen 7 8700G: which gets more FPS in Counter-Strike 2?
With an RTX 5090 at 1080p High, the Ryzen 5 8600G gets about 295 FPS and the Ryzen 7 8700G about 308 FPS in our estimates.
Do the Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 8700G use the same motherboard?
Yes. Both use the AM5 socket, so the same motherboard can take either (it may need a BIOS update first).
Do the Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 8700G come with a cooler?
Yes, both do: the Ryzen 5 8600G with the AMD Wraith Stealth and the Ryzen 7 8700G with the AMD Wraith Stealth.
Do the Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 8700G have integrated graphics?
Yes. The Ryzen 5 8600G has Radeon 760M and the Ryzen 7 8700G has Radeon 780M: enough for a display and light games, not for new games at good settings.
What graphics card should I pair with the Ryzen 5 8600G or the Ryzen 7 8700G?
Balanced picks in our estimates: for the Ryzen 5 8600G, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, RX 9060 XT 16GB, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, RX 9060 XT 8GB; for the Ryzen 7 8700G, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, RX 9060 XT 16GB, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, RX 9060 XT 8GB.