AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two AMD processors into entirely different roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins only a single head-to-head benchmark, the Geekbench single-core test, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX wins the other seven recorded comparisons. The Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the clear choice for heavily threaded workstation workloads, where its 64 cores and 128 threads produce massive multi-core scores. The Ryzen 5 8500G, with 6 cores and 12 threads, is the pick for single-thread responsiveness and systems requiring an integrated GPU, as it carries Radeon 740M graphics while the Threadripper has none. The average benchmark scores are close, 20425 for the 8500G versus 19928 for the Threadripper, and both sit at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, but that average is skewed by the 8500G having many more recorded tests. For raw throughput in Cinebench multi-core workloads, the Threadripper PRO 5995WX is overwhelmingly faster, while the 8500G offers a 20.9% advantage in Geekbench single-core performance.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different AMD generations and manufacturing nodes. The Ryzen 5 8500G belongs to the 8000 series, uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, and is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Threadripper PRO 5995WX is from the 5000 series, uses Zen 3 with the Chagall PRO codename, and is fabricated on a 7 nm process. The transistor counts reflect the scale difference: the 8500G has 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Threadripper packs 33,200 million transistors across 8 dies of 81 mm² each. Cache hierarchies also differ. Both share 64 KB of L1 per core, but the 8500G has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of shared L3, whereas the Threadripper has 512 KB of L2 per core and a much larger 256 MB of L3. The 8500G supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Threadripper uses DDR4 in eight-channel mode with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The 8500G has 14 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Threadripper offers 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The 8500G integrates Radeon 740M graphics, which the Threadripper lacks entirely. The 8500G is classified as a mobile segment part with a 65 W TDP, while the Threadripper is a server/workstation part with a 280 W TDP. The 8500G uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Threadripper uses AMD Socket WRX8.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent 77.4% deficit for the Ryzen 5 8500G against the Threadripper PRO 5995WX across all six recorded Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 8500G scores 18368 versus 81175 for the Threadripper, a gap that reflects the 58 additional cores and 116 additional threads of the larger chip. The single-core Cinebench R23 results follow the same pattern: 2593 for the 8500G and 11460 for the Threadripper. This is notable because single-core performance typically favors newer architectures, but the Threadripper still leads by the same 77.4% margin in this test. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test shows 7714 against 34093, and R15 multi-core shows 1851 against 8182. The single-core R20 and R15 tests also show the Threadripper ahead, with 4813 versus 1089 and 1155 versus 261 respectively.

In Geekbench, the pattern shifts. The multi-core test gives the Threadripper a 43.1% lead, with 16598 versus 9444 for the 8500G. However, the Geekbench single-core test is the only benchmark where the 8500G wins, scoring 2354 against 1947 for the Threadripper, a 20.9% advantage. This single result suggests that the Zen 4 architecture in the 8500G has a stronger single-thread ceiling in at least one workload, despite the Threadripper's higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for the 8500G. The Threadripper's base clock is lower at 2.70 GHz versus 3.50 GHz for the 8500G, but the sheer core count dominates multi-threaded benchmarks.

The 3DMark results are only recorded for the 8500G, with scores of 998 for single-thread, 1913 for 2 threads, 3130 for 4 threads, 4565 for 8 threads, 5224 for 16 threads, and 5213 for max threads. The Passmark results are likewise only recorded for the 8500G, including 3891 for single-thread, 21610 for multithread, 63123 for integer math, 39074 for floating point math, 14220 for data encryption, 250197 for data compression, 19098 for extended instructions, 87 for find prime numbers, 29407 for random string sorting, and 1318 for physics. These additional benchmarks contribute to the 8500G's average score of 20425, which is higher than the Threadripper's 19928 average despite the Threadripper winning all shared multi-core tests except Geekbench single-core.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Series | 8000 series | 5000 series |

| Cores | 6 | 64 |

| Threads | 12 | 128 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 280 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | AMD Socket WRX8 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 3 |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Chagall PRO |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 7 nm |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | 33,200 million |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 8x 81 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 256 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Eight-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 204.8 GB/s |

| PCIe Lanes | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 128 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | None |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Server/Workstation |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2022-03-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $179 | $6499 |

| Part Number | 100-000001491 | 100-000000444 |

Both processors are not multiplier unlocked and have active production status. The L1 cache is identical at 64 KB per core. Neither has 3D V-Cache. The 8500G was released earlier in 2024, while the Threadripper PRO 5995WX came out in 2022.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins the Geekbench single-core test with a score of 2354 versus 1947 for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, a 20.9% advantage. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, the Threadripper scores 11460 versus 2593 for the 8500G.

Q: How much faster is the Threadripper in multi-core workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 81175 versus 18368 for the 8500G, a 77.4% difference. The Geekbench multi-core test shows a smaller 43.1% lead for the Threadripper, with 16598 versus 9444.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 8500G have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the 8500G includes Radeon 740M integrated graphics. The Threadripper PRO 5995WX has no integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete GPU for display output.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth differences?

A: The Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports DDR4 in eight-channel mode with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth. The 8500G supports DDR5 in dual-channel mode with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the 8500G has 14 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. This makes the Threadripper more suitable for expandable workstation configurations.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The 8500G has an average benchmark score of 20425, while the Threadripper PRO 5995WX has an average of 19928. Both are at the 74th percentile of all CPUs. The 8500G has more recorded benchmarks, including 3DMark and Passmark tests, which contribute to its higher average.