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Ryzen 7 8700G vs Ryzen 5 3500X
The Ryzen 7 8700G is much faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $223.88 more expensive!
Ryzen 7 8700G63% Score
- Up to 56% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years and 4 months newer
- Available for $323.88
Ryzen 5 3500X35% Score
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 7 8700G has a 17% higher base clock.
AM5
Sockethelp
AM4Phoenix
Codenamehelp
MatisseDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopRadeon 780M
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 8700G or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700G. It's 80% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 8700G than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
80% 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 7 8700G or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 8700G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 63/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 8700G scores 63/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 8700G or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 7 8700G or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700G is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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