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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 7700X vs Ryzen 5 8500G

The Ryzen 7 7700X is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $99.99 more expensive!

  • Up to 12% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 123% more expensive$239.99 vs $140.00
  • Is 1 year and 4 months newer
  • Up to 123% cheaper$140.00 vs $239.99
  • Up to 98% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 7700X ranks 3 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 7700X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 7700X has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 7700X has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X has a 29% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G is $99.99 cheaper.

AM5
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AM5
Raphael
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Phoenix2
Desktop
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Mobile
Radeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 7700X or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X. It's 5% faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 66/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700X than Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
5% 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 7 7700X or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 7700X scores 69/100, 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 7 7700X 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 7 7700X or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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