Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 8500G

2024

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,481 vs 21,544).
❌Launch MSRP is still $179 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 8500G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 8500G.

Ryzen 5 8500G

2024

Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE

2024

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE.

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,481 vs 21,544).
❌Launch MSRP is still $179 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 8500G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 8500G.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE better than Ryzen 5 8500G?

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 8500G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 8500G is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (120.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 5 8500G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
1080p
low	267 FPS	267 FPS
medium	238 FPS	238 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	231 FPS	230 FPS
medium	186 FPS	186 FPS
high	155 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	159 FPS
medium	130 FPS	129 FPS
high	100 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
1080p
low	455 FPS	455 FPS
medium	371 FPS	371 FPS
high	321 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	279 FPS	279 FPS
1440p
low	394 FPS	394 FPS
medium	338 FPS	338 FPS
high	294 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	248 FPS
4K
low	287 FPS	287 FPS
medium	251 FPS	251 FPS
high	230 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	193 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
1080p
low	537 FPS	539 FPS
medium	537 FPS	539 FPS
high	537 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	537 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	537 FPS	539 FPS
medium	537 FPS	539 FPS
high	517 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	441 FPS	440 FPS
4K
low	497 FPS	497 FPS
medium	418 FPS	417 FPS
high	357 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	293 FPS	293 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
1080p
low	537 FPS	539 FPS
medium	537 FPS	539 FPS
high	537 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	537 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	537 FPS	539 FPS
medium	537 FPS	539 FPS
high	537 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	537 FPS	539 FPS
4K
low	537 FPS	539 FPS
medium	519 FPS	519 FPS
high	462 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	393 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE

Ryzen 5 8500G

The Ryzen 5 8500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,481 points. Launch price was $229.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,544 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500G versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). Both are built on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8500G scores 21,481 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE's 21,544 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+3%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Phoenix2 (2024)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	21,481	21,544
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,310	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,500	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,000	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Socket	AM5	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	14	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 8500G) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE). The Ryzen 5 8500G includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8500G targets General Use. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8500G rivals Core i5-13400.