AMD Ryzen 5 8500G 3.7GHz 6-Core AM5 Processor with Radeon Graphics
Redefine everyday performance with the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G desktop processor. Built on advanced "Zen4" and "Zen4c" architecture, this 6-core, 12-thread AM5 CPU delivers responsive multitasking, smooth productivity, and immersive visuals with integrated Radeon 740M graphics.
Key Features
- 6 CPU cores / 12 threads
- Base clock: 3.5GHz
- Max boost clock: Up to 5.0GHz
- Integrated AMD Radeon 740M graphics
- AM5 socket compatibility
- Unlocked for overclocking
- AMD EXPO memory overclocking support
- Precision Boost 2 & Precision Boost Overdrive
Performance for Multitasking
Handle demanding workloads and everyday tasks with ease:
- 6 cores and 12 threads with SMT (Simultaneous Multithreading)
- Up to 5.0GHz max boost clock for fast, responsive performance
- L2 cache: 6MB | L3 cache: 16MB
- Default TDP: 65W with configurable 45–65W cTDP
Designed for smooth multitasking, content creation, and productivity.
Integrated Radeon Graphics
Enjoy high-quality visuals without a separate graphics card:
- AMD Radeon 740M integrated graphics
- 4 graphics cores at 2800 MHz
- Support for up to 4 displays
- AMD FreeSync and Adaptive-Sync support
- DisplayPort 2.1 with HDR Metadata and UHBR10
- HDMI 2.1 with HDCP 2.3 support
- USB Type‑C DisplayPort Alternate Mode
Max Display Refresh Rates (SDR & HDR)
- 7680×4320 @ 60Hz
- 3840×2160 @ 240Hz
- 3440×1440 @ 360Hz
- 2560×1440 @ 480Hz
- 1920×1080 @ 600Hz
Advanced Architecture & Technology
- Architecture: 2 × "Zen4", 4 × "Zen4c"
- Process technology: TSMC 4nm FinFET
- CPU compute die size: 137mm²
- Package die count: 1
- Unlocked for overclocking
- Precision Boost Overdrive & Curve Optimizer voltage offsets
- AMD Ryzen Master support
- AMD SmartAccess Memory support
Platform & Compatibility
- Platform: Desktop
- Product family: AMD Ryzen Processors
- Product line: AMD Ryzen 5 8000 G‑Series Desktop Processors with Radeon Graphics
- AMD PRO Technologies: No
- Consumer use: Yes
- Regional availability: Global
- Former codename: "Phoenix"
- CPU socket: AM5
- Max operating temperature (Tjmax): 95°C
OS Support*
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Windows 10 64-bit
- RHEL x86 64-bit
- Ubuntu x86 64-bit
*OS support may vary by manufacturer.
Connectivity & Expansion
- PCI Express version: PCIe 4.0
- Native PCIe lanes (total/usable): 14 / 10
- NVMe support: Boot, RAID0, RAID1
Native USB Ports
- USB4 (40Gbps): 2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps): 2
- USB 2.0 (480Mbps): 1
Memory Support
- System memory type: DDR5 UDIMM
- Memory channels: 2
- Max memory capacity: 256GB
Supported Max Memory Speeds
- 2×1R DDR5‑5200
- 2×2R DDR5‑5200
- 4×1R DDR5‑3600
- 4×2R DDR5‑3600
Video Encode & Decode Capabilities
Max Video Encode Bandwidth (SDR)
- H.264:
- 1080p630 8bpc
- 1440p373 8bpc
- 2160p175 8bpc
- H.265:
- 1080p630 8bpc
- 1440p373 8bpc
- 2160p175 8bpc
- 4320p43 8bpc
- AV1:
- 1080p864 8/10bpc
- 1440p513 8/10bpc
- 2160p240 8/10bpc
- 4320p60 8/10bpc
Max Video Decode Bandwidth
- MPEG2:
- 1080p60 8bpc
- VC1:
- 1080p60 8bpc
- VP9:
- 1080p786 8/10bpc
- 2160p196 8/10bpc
- 4320p49 8/10bpc
- H.264:
- 1080p1200 8bpc
- 2160p300 8bpc
- 4320p75 8bpc
- H.265:
- 1080p786 8/10bpc
- 2160p196 8/10bpc
- 4320p49 8/10bpc
- AV1:
- 1080p960 8/10bpc
- 2160p240 8/10bpc
- 4320p60 8/10bpc
Wireless display support: Miracast.
Instruction Set & Extensions
- Instruction set: x86‑64
- Supported extensions:
- AES, AMD‑V
- AVX, AVX2, AVX512
- FMA3
- MMX(+)
- SHA
- SSE, SSE2, SSE3
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
- SSSE3
- x86‑64
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 6 cores / 12 threads |
| Base Clock | 3.5GHz |
| Max Boost Clock | Up to 5.0GHz |
| Max Zen4 Clock | Up to 3.7GHz |
| Zen4 Base Clock | 4.1GHz |
| Zen4c Base Clock | 3.2GHz |
| L2 Cache | 6MB |
| L3 Cache | 16MB |
| Default TDP | 65W |
| Configurable TDP (cTDP) | 45–65W |
| Process Technology | TSMC 4nm FinFET |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Unlocked for Overclocking | Yes |
| AMD EXPO Support | Yes |
| Precision Boost Overdrive | Yes |
| AMD Ryzen Master Support | Yes |
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon 740M |
| Graphics Cores | 4 |
| Graphics Frequency | 2800 MHz |
| Display Outputs Support | DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, USB‑C DP Alt Mode |
| Max Displays | 4 |
| AMD FreeSync | Yes |
| Multi‑Monitor Support | Yes |
The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G combines strong multi-core performance, advanced integrated Radeon graphics, and modern connectivity to deliver a versatile AM5 desktop solution for performance-focused users.
