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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 7 5700

2022

Why buy it

✅+33.3% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $180 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 100.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 135.8 vs 67.9 PassMark/$ ($179 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (11,000 vs 14,000).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 5700G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 5700G

2021

Why buy it

✅+27.3% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 8, while Ryzen 7 5700 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,500 vs 2,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 67.9 vs 135.8 PassMark/$ ($359 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 5700

2022

Ryzen 7 5700G

2021

Why buy it

✅+33.3% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $180 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 100.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 135.8 vs 67.9 PassMark/$ ($179 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+27.3% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 8, while Ryzen 7 5700 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (11,000 vs 14,000).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 5700G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,500 vs 2,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 67.9 vs 135.8 PassMark/$ ($359 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5700 better than Ryzen 7 5700G?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 5700 is ahead with a 1.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5700G pulls ahead with 27.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5700G is the better fit. You are getting 27.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 5700 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 5700 is $180 cheaper on MSRP at $179 MSRP versus $359 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 5700G is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 27.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is also 100.2% better value on MSRP (135.8 vs 67.9 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 5700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 7 5700 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	179 FPS	200 FPS
medium	152 FPS	173 FPS
high	122 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	169 FPS
medium	126 FPS	141 FPS
high	100 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	84 FPS
medium	75 FPS	75 FPS
high	60 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	417 FPS	474 FPS
medium	352 FPS	394 FPS
high	303 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	409 FPS
medium	316 FPS	351 FPS
high	278 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	266 FPS
4K
low	248 FPS	283 FPS
medium	224 FPS	249 FPS
high	209 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	200 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	608 FPS	582 FPS
medium	574 FPS	484 FPS
high	519 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	378 FPS
1440p
low	509 FPS	525 FPS
medium	436 FPS	445 FPS
high	392 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	345 FPS
4K
low	376 FPS	398 FPS
medium	318 FPS	332 FPS
high	280 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	235 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	608 FPS	609 FPS
medium	608 FPS	609 FPS
high	608 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	608 FPS	609 FPS
1440p
low	608 FPS	609 FPS
medium	608 FPS	609 FPS
high	572 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	609 FPS
4K
low	520 FPS	609 FPS
medium	465 FPS	590 FPS
high	414 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5700 and Ryzen 7 5700G

Ryzen 7 5700

The Ryzen 7 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,317 points. Launch price was $179.

Ryzen 7 5700G

The Ryzen 7 5700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,360 points. Launch price was $359.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 5700 and Ryzen 7 5700G share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700G — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700 uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700G uses Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700 scores 24,317 against the Ryzen 7 5700G's 24,360 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700G. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11,000 vs 14,000 (24% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700G). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,000 vs 1,500, a 28.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,600 vs 9,000 (4.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700G). Both processors carry 16 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700	Ryzen 7 5700G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	24,317	24,360
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,000	14,000+27%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,000+33%	1,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,600	9,000+5%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A520,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700G).

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700	Ryzen 7 5700G
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	24	24

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen 7 5700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Ryzen 7 5700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700 targets Gaming, Ryzen 7 5700G targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700 rivals Core i5-13400F; Ryzen 7 5700G rivals Core i7-11700.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700	Ryzen 7 5700G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 8
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 5700 launched at $179 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700G debuted at $359. On MSRP ($179 vs $359), the Ryzen 7 5700 is $180 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5700 delivers 135.8 pts/$ vs 67.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700G — making the Ryzen 7 5700 the 66.8% better value option.