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Ryzen 9 7900X vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Ryzen 9 7900X is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $173.31 more expensive!
Ryzen 9 7900X69% Score
- Up to 11% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 207% more expensive – $313.31 vs $140.00
Ryzen 5 8500G66% Score
- Is 1 year and 4 months newer
- Up to 207% cheaper – $140.00 vs $313.31
- Up to 175% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 7900X has a 34% higher base clock.
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AM5Raphael
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Phoenix2Desktop
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MobileRadeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M5200 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 7900X or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900X. It's 5% faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 66/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 7900X than Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
5% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 9 7900X or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 7900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 7900X scores 69/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 7900X or Ryzen 5 8500G bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 9 7900X or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900X is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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