AMD Ryzen 5 8500G

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What to look for:
  • Socket must match your motherboard (AM5 for new AMD, LGA1851 for new Intel)
  • Core count and clock speed for performance
  • TDP (wattage) affects cooling needs
💰 Budget builds: under $200. Mainstream gaming: $250-$400. Enthusiast: $500+
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
AMD★★★★★4.5🔥 DEAL -$29
6C/12T
AM5
65W
31%
A
$179
$150
Specifications
cpuMark21438
SocketAM5
Cores/Threads6C
Threads12
Base Clock3.5MHz
Boost Clock5MHz
TDP65W
MemoryDDR5
Max RAM5200
L3 Cache16
iGPUYes
iGPU NameRadeon 740M
ArchitectureZen 4
PERFORMANCE
31%
Customer Reviews★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews
★★★★★Excellent.performance and great value for money!
The media could not be loaded. https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/D1hdFxHMkiL.mp4 https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YptK8FDSL._SY256.jpg am very impressed with the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G. The installation was straightforward and very easy, even for a beginner. It is highly compatible with my motherboard, and I had no issues setting it up. In terms of performance, it handles multitasking and office work smoothly. It's also a great choice for light gaming thanks to the integrated graphics. The noise level is very low, and the fan remains quiet even under load. Overall, it offers incredible value for money, especially considering its low power consumption and high performance. The product arrived in brand-new condition and exactly as described. Highly recommended!
Ahmed Elelaghi · 2026-03-20 · via amazon
★★★★★Good budget CPU with APU
Plays most eSports games at 60fps not bad Apu only better Apu is 8600g which was more expensive
J.Shih · 2026-04-13 · via amazon
★★★★★Punches above its weight
Solid APU for simple office builds or NAS applications.
Zachary Barber · 2026-04-08 · via amazon
★★★★★Solid for the price, not a GPU replacement
Decent little APU, not super strong, but able to handle some fairly cpu intense games. 7 days to die (with upscaling and frame generation) is pretty playable at high settings (1080P) Definitely some artifacts from the frame gen/upscaling, but playable. For the price it’s not bad, but it is not a stand in for a dedicated GPU. Unless you play at low settings. Good for budget builds, and if you add a dedicated GPU it seems to perform fairly well if paired with a solid ram set. bonus perk, good for troubleshooting GPU display issues.
Artemis · 2025-09-24 · via amazon
★★★★★Good processor for those on somewhat of a budget
Pretty decent processor for being the lowest end in the Ryzen line. Desktop runs smooth and commands respond with minimal lag. Overclocked to 3.55 and it took up some slack nicely. I use 5 chassis fans in addition to the CPU cooler and temps are so low my fans never spin up.
Skorpyun812 · 2026-04-18 · via amazon
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VALUE SCORE
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20.7
Great value
Performance (31%) ÷ Price ($150) = 20.7
S ≥28 · A ≥20 · B ≥14 · C ≥8 · D <8
FUTURE-PROOFING
✅AM5 — supported through 2027+
✅DDR5 support
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Below MSRP
Was $179 → $150
16% off
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G CPU
CONSIDER INSTEAD
+31% FASTER$0.009999999999990905 cheaper
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Cores
14C/14T
Boost
5.2GHz
Socket
LGA1851
TDP
125W
$149.99