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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

ryzen 7 8700g

8-core, 16-thread desktop processor · AM5 platform. Typical clocks: 4.2 GHz base · 5.1 GHz boost.

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At a glance

Core specs we use for comparisons and CPU pairing — no need to decode database codes.

Cores / threads8 / 16Physical cores and logical threads (SMT / hyper-threading).
SocketAM5Motherboard CPU socket — must match for upgrades.
TDP65 WThermal design profile — size your cooler accordingly.
L3 cache16 MBLast-level cache — larger often helps latency-sensitive workloads.
PCIe (CPU)Gen 4Maximum PCIe generation from platform specs when available.
MemoryDDR5Supported memory generation for the CPU platform.
Clocks4.2 GHz base · 5.1 GHz boostFrom our catalog metadata when the source reported them.
Play index49Normalized score (0-100) weighted toward single-thread performance and interactive, real-time play workloads. Catalog percentile: 37.
Work index40Normalized score (0-100) weighted toward multi-core throughput and parallel professional workloads. Catalog percentile: 42.
Balanced score45Blend of play and work scores.
Efficiency score53Performance-per-watt percentile (normalized 0-100).
Value score
38/100Entry
Composite percentile among desktop CPUs in our catalog — same band as the Rank column on the CPU index. Tier label: Budget.

How we score

Numbers on this page use a 0–100 scale for comparison. Rankings follow our internal formulas from published specs.

  • Play index — single-thread and cache-friendly behavior for interactive play.
  • Work index — multi-thread throughput for creative apps and parallel work.
  • Balanced score — blend of play and work strength.
  • Efficiency score — performance per watt (thermals, noise, power).
  • Value score — composite percentile vs other desktop CPUs in our catalog (matches the index Rank badge).

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Pricing context

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  • Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (reference): $329 USD