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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 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8700G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,712 vs 31,649).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.7 vs 96.2 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 8700G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Ryzen 7 8700G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 55.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 96.2 vs 61.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Ryzen 7 8700G

2024

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 55.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 96.2 vs 61.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8700G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,712 vs 31,649).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.7 vs 96.2 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 8700G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 8700G better than Ryzen 7 5800X?

Yes. Ryzen 7 8700G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 14.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 8700G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.7% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 8700G is the better fit. You are getting 14.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 8700G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 8700G is $120 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 55.9% better value on MSRP (96.2 vs 61.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 7 5800X can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

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

Ryzen 7 8700G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 5800X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 8700G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	206 FPS	267 FPS
medium	178 FPS	240 FPS
high	146 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	170 FPS	236 FPS
medium	142 FPS	192 FPS
high	115 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	163 FPS
medium	74 FPS	135 FPS
high	59 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	662 FPS	483 FPS
medium	558 FPS	398 FPS
high	466 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	417 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	563 FPS	423 FPS
medium	493 FPS	367 FPS
high	423 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	280 FPS
medium	308 FPS	254 FPS
high	288 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	206 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	693 FPS	791 FPS
medium	651 FPS	791 FPS
high	570 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	464 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	693 FPS	730 FPS
medium	573 FPS	609 FPS
high	498 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	435 FPS
4K
low	484 FPS	506 FPS
medium	410 FPS	441 FPS
high	363 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	329 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	693 FPS	791 FPS
medium	693 FPS	791 FPS
high	693 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	693 FPS	756 FPS
1440p
low	693 FPS	791 FPS
medium	693 FPS	764 FPS
high	672 FPS	661 FPS
ultra	593 FPS	574 FPS
4K
low	604 FPS	579 FPS
medium	550 FPS	514 FPS
high	495 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	395 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 7 8700G

Ryzen 7 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

Ryzen 7 8700G

The Ryzen 7 8700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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: 31,649 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 7 8700G share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8700G — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8700G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8700G uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 27,712 against the Ryzen 7 8700G's 31,649 — a 13.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 8700G. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8700G.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 8700G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz	4.2 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	27,712	31,649+14%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,720
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	14,326

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 8700G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 8700G — the Ryzen 7 8700G supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 8700G supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 8700G) — the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 5800X) and X670,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 8700G).

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 8700G
Socket	AM4	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	256 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	24+20%	20

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 8700G supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen 7 8700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Ryzen 7 5800X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop, Ryzen 7 8700G targets High-end Desktop APU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8700G rivals Core i7-13700.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 8700G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon 780M
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	High-end Desktop APU

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 5800X launched at $449 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 8700G debuted at $329. On MSRP ($449 vs $329), the Ryzen 7 8700G is $120 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5800X delivers 61.7 pts/$ vs 96.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 8700G — making the Ryzen 7 8700G the 43.7% better value option.