Overview
The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is a powerful 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor designed for smooth everyday performance, responsive multitasking, and reliable PC gaming—without the need for a dedicated graphics card. Built on AMD’s advanced Zen 4 and Zen 4c hybrid architecture and manufactured on a cutting-edge TSMC 4nm process, this processor delivers excellent efficiency and speed for modern desktops.
With integrated Radeon graphics, support for DDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0, Precision Boost technologies, and a bundled AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, the Ryzen 5 8500G is an outstanding choice for budget gaming systems, home PCs, and compact all-in-one builds.
Key Features
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6 cores and 12 threads with Zen 4 + Zen 4c hybrid architecture
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Up to 5.0 GHz max boost clock
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3.5 GHz base clock (Zen4 4.1 GHz base; Zen4c 3.3 GHz base)
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Integrated Radeon graphics (Phoenix architecture)
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Supports DDR5 memory up to 5200 MT/s
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Unlocked for overclocking
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Bundled AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Suitable for the AM5 platform, upgradeable for years
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Precision Boost 2, PBO, Curve Optimizer, and AMD EXPO support
Technical Specifications
General
| Feature |
Details |
| Name |
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
| CPU Family |
Ryzen |
| Series |
Ryzen 8000 Series |
| Architecture |
2x Zen 4 + 4x Zen 4c |
| Cores |
6 |
| Threads |
12 |
| Max Boost Clock |
Up to 5.0 GHz |
| Max Zen4c Clock |
Up to 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock |
3.5 GHz |
| Zen4 Base Clock |
4.1 GHz |
| Zen4c Base Clock |
3.3 GHz |
| L2 Cache |
6 MB |
| L3 Cache |
16 MB |
| Default TDP |
65W |
| Configurable TDP |
45–65W |
| Manufacturing Process |
TSMC 4nm FinFET |
| Compute Die Size |
137 mm² |
| Package Die Count |
1 |
| Cooler Included |
AMD Wraith Stealth |
Platform & Compatibility
| Feature |
Details |
| Socket |
AM5 |
| Memory Support |
DDR5 (UDIMM) |
| Memory Channels |
2 |
| Max Memory Capacity |
256 GB |
| Max Supported Speeds |
DDR5-5200 (2x1R / 2x2R), DDR5-3600 (4x1R / 4x2R) |
| PCI Express Version |
PCIe 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes |
14 total / 10 usable |
| NVMe Support |
Boot, RAID 0/1 |
Technologies & Features
| Feature |
Details |
| Overclocking |
Yes (Unlocked) |
| AMD EXPO Memory OC |
Yes |
| Precision Boost Overdrive |
Yes |
| Curve Optimizer |
Yes |
| AMD Ryzen Master |
Yes |
| Instruction Set |
x86-64 |
| Supported Extensions |
AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, SHA, SSE versions, and more |
| Max Operating Temperature |
95°C |
Connectivity
| Feature |
Details |
| Native USB4 Ports |
2 (40 Gbps) |
| Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
2 (10 Gbps) |
| Native USB 2.0 |
1 |
| PCIe Version |
4.0 |
Operating System Support
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Windows 11 64-bit
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Windows 10 64-bit
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RHEL x86 64-bit
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Ubuntu x86 64-bit
Who Is This Processor For?
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Budget gamers who want playable performance without a GPU
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Students, office users, and home PC builders
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Compact and small-form-factor systems
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Multi-tasking everyday users
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Entry-level creators who need fast rendering and encoding
Why Choose the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G?
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Hybrid Zen4 + Zen4c architecture for efficiency and performance
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Integrated graphics eliminate the need for a discrete GPU
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Supports DDR5 and PCIe 4.0 for next-gen performance
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Cooler included, reducing overall build cost
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Highly upgradeable AM5 platform
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