Ryzen 5 8500G 6-Core, 12-Thread Desktop Processor

Decent little APU, not super strong, but able to handle some fairly cpu intense games. 7 days to die (with upscaling and frame generation) is pretty playable at high settings (1080P) Definitely some artifacts from the frame gen/upscaling, but playable. For the price it’s not bad, but it is not a stand in for a dedicated GPU. Unless you play at low settings. Good for budget builds, and if you add a dedicated GPU it seems to perform fairly well if paired with a solid ram set. bonus perk, good for troubleshooting GPU display issues.

Was bought to test out if it is good enough to replace a Ryzen 7 5700G setup. Pro 1: Worth cost of entry to AM5. It essentially matches the Ryzen 7 5700G in performance with less and weaker cores (more on that in the cons). Pro 2: Extremely easy to cool. Pro 3: Decent beginner gaming. It can play AAA games at 1080p w/ low settings ~30 FPS. It can play Indie games at 1080p with mid to high settings depending on the game. Con 1: Not a true Zen 4 CPU because 4 out of 6 cores is smaller and the MHz is cut down. AMD calls them Zen 4c cores. Con 2: Annoying IHS that traps TIM. Pro Tip: The Zen 4c cores are actual desktop CPU cores and not laptop cores like Intel’s E-Cores. *** UPDATE *** No longer recommend as entry to AM5 because the 8600G has dropped significantly in cost.

It works great, strong cores for my home minecraft server, even survived a damaged mobo socket and still works fine, blazing fast

What I can highlight is that the delivery of this product was very fast and the processor is excellent for the price range and being an APU

Excelente !!!

Works perfectly graphics are good for older games. Can run some newer games runs very well,

The Ryzen 5 8500G is not something I'd recommend for anyone who can afford a little extra to go for the Ryzen 5 8600g. However, it is still a good processor and it does what I need it to. I was on a very strict budget and the 8600g was outside of it. The good about the Ryzen 5 8500g is that it is a fast CPU with great onboard graphics. The main two problems I have with it are its limited PCIE lanes, making it terrible for upgrading to a dedicated GPU later down the lines, and the fact that its price is son similar to the 8600g that it makes more sense to buy that. The 8600g has enough PCIE lanes to afford a good dedicated GPU later down the line and it is slightly more powerful.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is a solid choice for budget-minded gamers or those looking for a capable processor for everyday tasks. It features 6 cores, 12 threads, and integrated Radeon 740M graphics, allowing you to play some less demanding games without a dedicated graphics card. It also boasts a strong performance-to-price ratio. Here’s a quick summary of the pros and cons to help you decide if the Ryzen 5 8500G is the right processor for you: Pros: * Excellent value for price * Integrated graphics handle some light gaming * Supports DDR5 memory Cons: * Fewer PCIe lanes compared to higher-end models * Might not be ideal for futureproofing due to fewer PCIe lanes Overall, the Ryzen 5 8500G is a great option for gamers on a budget or those who need a capable processor for everyday tasks. If you're looking for a future-proof option or plan on using a powerful graphics card, you might want to consider a higher-end model.