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title: AMD Ryzen 5 8500 G - Series CPU
date: 2024-02-09T20:31:35Z
modified: 2026-05-24T08:05:22Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/amd-ryzen-5-8500-g-series-cpu/"
type: product
status: publish
excerpt: Socket AM5, 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.5 GHz base clock, 5 GHz boost clock, 16 MB cache, 65 W
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  - AMD
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  - simple
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  - featured
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  - Components
  - CPUs
pa_cpu:
  - Ryzen 5
pa_socket:
  - AM5
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  - AMD
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| Core Arrangement | 2x Zen 4 cores, 4x Zen 4C cores |
| --- | --- |
| Number of CPU Cores | 6 cores |
| Number of Threads | 12 threads |
| Base Clock | 3.5GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.0GHz |
| Zen 4C Boost Clock | 3.7GHz |
| Total L2 Cache | 6MB |
| Total L3 Cache | 16MB |
| Default TDP | 65W |
| Lithography Process | TSMC 4nm FinFET |
| Overclocking Support | N/A, supports Precision Boost 2 & Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets |
| System Memory Type | DDR5 |
| CPU Socket | AM5 |