We conducted a comprehensive evaluation of AMD’s latest Ryzen 7 8700G processor to uncover important discoveries. Our evaluation process included the utilization of the ASUS (STRIX) B650 motherboard and G.skill Trident Z5 NEOR DIMMs, specifically the 32GB 6400 MHz CL32 configuration, which we configured in Expo mode. Various performance metrics were scrutinized to gauge the efficiency of the Ryzen 7000X3D processors.
Ryzen 7 8700G.
AMD has unveiled the Ryzen 7 8700G, a desktop CPU with 8 cores, priced at. This chip is part of the Ryzen 7 series, based on the Zen 4 (Phoenix) architecture and compatible with Socket AM5. Thanks to AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), it can handle 16 threads simultaneously. The Ryzen 7 8700G boasts 16 MB of L3 cache and runs at a base clock speed of 4.2 GHz, with the potential to reach 5.1 GHz under heavy workloads. Manufactured using a 4 nm process and containing 25,000 million transistors, the silicon die of the Ryzen 7 8700G is produced at TSMC’s foundry. The unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking, enabling users to adjust the frequency to their liking. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W, the Ryzen 7 8700G has typical power consumption levels for a modern CPU. It supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, with an officially supported memory speed of 5200 MT/s. Overclocking with compatible memory modules can further increase this speed. ECC memory support is also included, crucial for systems that require data integrity. The Ryzen 7 8700G utilizes a PCI-Express Gen 4 connection for communication with other components and features Radeon 780M integrated graphics, eliminating the need for a separate GPU. In addition to the processor, the package includes a Wraith Spire cooler for effective cooling.
| CPU Cores | Threads | GPU | Codename | Basic Clock/Max. Turbo | TDP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 7 8700G | 8 × Zen 4 | 16 | Radeon 780M (12CU, 2.9GHz) | Phoenix | 4.2/5.1GHz | 65W | |
| Ryzen 5 8600G | 6 × Zen 4 | 12 | Radeon 760M (8CU, 2.8GHz) | Phoenix | 4.3/5.0GHz | 65W | |
| Ryzen 5 8500G | 2 × Zen 4 4 × Zen4c | 12 | Radeon 740M (4CU, 2.8GHz) | Phoenix 2 | 3.5/5.0GHz | 65W | |
| Ryzen 3 8300G | 1×Zen 4 3×Zen4c | 8th | Radeon 740M (4CU, 2.6GHz) | Phoenix 2 | 3.4/4.9GHz | 65W | OEM Only |
The processor provides hardware virtualization support, which greatly enhances the efficiency of virtual machines. Moreover, it is compatible with applications that make use of Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX), leading to improved performance for tasks that require heavy computation. In addition to AVX, the Ryzen 7 8700G also supports newer instruction sets such as AVX2 and AVX-512, broadening its compatibility with different software and workloads.