AMD · Ryzen 5 · 2024 · AM5
The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is a desktop processor with 6 cores, released in 2024 at an MSRP of $229. It is part of the Ryzen 5 lineup, using the Ryzen 8000G platform, and fits the AM5 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Zen 4" architecture. Thanks to AMD Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT), each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 12 threads for improved parallelism. The Ryzen 5 8600G has a base clock of 4.3 GHz and can boost up to 5 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. AMD manufactures the "Zen 4" silicon on a TSMC 4nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR5 memory. With a TDP of 65W, the Ryzen 5 8600G is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. Integrated graphics are provided by the Radeon 760M solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 384KB of L1, 6MB of L2, and 16MB of L3 cache.
Phoenix APU — Radeon 760M has 8 RDNA3 CUs.
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Ryzen 5 |
| Series | Ryzen 8000G |
| Architecture | Zen 4 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2024 |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 384KB |
| L2 cache | 6MB |
| L3 cache | 16MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Process | TSMC 4nm |
| Memory type | DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M |
| Chipsets | X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620 |
| Launch MSRP | $229 |
| Part number | 100-100001237BOX |
| OEM / tray part number | 100-000001237 |