Ryzen 5 8600G

Ryzen 5 8600G Specifications

The Ryzen 5 8600G is built on the Zen 4 Phoenix architecture and manufactured using the 4 nm process. It is compatible with the AM5 socket and supports DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 5200 MT/s. This processor features 6 performance cores operating at a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz , and includes 12 threads. It also comes equipped with 6 MB of L2 cache and 16 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a low base TDP of 65 W and a maximum TDP of 88 W. Stock CPU coolers are generally adequate as long as overclocking is not applied. It is a good fit for compact systems where heat dissipation is a concern.

For users who require integrated graphics, this CPU includes the Radeon™ 760M, which features 8 GPU cores. It operates at a base clock of None GHz and boosts up to 2800.00 GHz. This makes it suitable for systems without a dedicated GPU, capable of handling everyday tasks and running older or less demanding games. Integrated graphics can also accelerate specific workloads even when a discrete GPU is installed.

Ryzen 5 8600G Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Application Performance

Ryzen 5 8600G is an entry-level CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 37.28% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU handles daily computing, coding, light gaming, productivity, and basic multitasking. Not recommended for heavy workloads or professional-grade applications.

Ryzen 5 8600G delivers a balanced application performance-per-price ratio of 57.8%. It provides good value for users looking for a practical balance between cost and performance.

Gaming Performance

Ryzen 5 8600G is an entry-level gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 64.41% compared to the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. While gaming performance is limited when paired with top-tier graphics cards, such pairings are uncommon in this category. When combined with an appropriate entry-level GPU, this CPU does not cause significant performance loss, as the GPU generally becomes the primary limiting factor.

The gaming performance-per-price ratio of Ryzen 5 8600G is 55.1%. This places it in the mid-value category, making it suitable for average gaming builds aiming to strike a good balance between performance and cost.