The Ryzen 7 8700G packs 8 cores/16 threads and clocks as high as 5.1 GHz with a 65-watt TDP.
It is built using a 4nm process, and the cores are based on the Zen 4 architecture.
Therefore, you’re able to expect significantly more from the 8700G’s integrated graphics.
The 8700G packs just 20 lanes in total, and they’re PCIe 4.0.
The Ryzen 8700G includes “Ryzen AI,” the first dedicated AI engine on a desktop processor.
For testing, we’ve used theAsus ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFimotherboard with beta BIOS 2263.
However, it was 15% slower than the14700K.
Now, when measuring multi-core performance, we find that the 8700G is comparable to the 7700.
Next, we have the7-ZipFile Manager Compression test.
Meanwhile, the 8700G was just 6% slower than the 7700.
Interestingly, the Core i3 and Radeon GPU cost slightly less than the 8700G.
This poses an issue for AMD’s new APU, as Premiere does utilize GPU acceleration.
First up is Baldur’s Gate 3, where the 8700G was good for 49 fps on average.
This is impressive compared to the likes of the 5700G and standard processors such as theCore i7-14700KandRyzen 7 7700.
Next, we have Counter-Strike 2, which is possible to play using an iGPU.
It might not be suitable for competitive gaming, but it’s definitely playable.
It’s a similar story withFortnite.
Compared to the 5700G, the 8700G offers a 78% performance boost, averaging an impressive 132 fps.
The game ran surprisingly well.
That’s significantly more than what can be said for the 5700G.
It’s also a world of difference when compared to the 14700K and 7700.
InSpider-Man Remastered, the 8700G delivers a smooth, playable experience with 68 fps on average.
This makes it more than twice as fast as the 5700G, which managed just 32 fps on average.
However, for those satisfied with 30 fps, it works.
This is more than can be said for the 5700G and anything slower, which is basically everything else.
For testing, we used a DDR5-6400 memory kit at a 1:1 ratio with a 2400 MHz FCLK.
AMD also notes that most CPUs will achieve DDR5-7200 using a 1:2 ratio, which can be beneficial.
Whereas Ryzen 7000 tries to default to 2000 MHz, the 8000 series APUs aim for 2400 MHz.
We also observed a significant 22% reduction in performance when using the official 5200 memory spec.
Integrated Graphics vs.
But how does it stack up against a really bad discrete graphics card, like the Radeon 6500 XT?
We’re about to find out.
Keep in mind the6500 XTcosts$140right now.
The Counter-Strike 2 results are quite striking.
That’s concerning because the combined cost of the 5700G and the 6500 XT is less than the 8700G.
We’ll discuss this further soon.
Remember, the 6500 XT is considered a lower-tier graphics card.
TheCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyresults are quite revealing, highlighting the 6500 XT’s limitations.
A similar trend is seen in F1 2023.
TheSpider-Man Remasteredresults are intriguing.
Even with PCIe 4.0, it was only slightly faster than the 8700G’s iGPU.
We suspect this may be due to a Resizable BAR issue, but that requires further investigation.
It’s not crucial for this content, but it is certainly intriguing.
This is a best-case scenario for the APU.
The situation is similar in Fortnite.
Again, the 8700G is 30% faster than the Core i3 when paired with the 7900 XTX.
The standard Ryzen 7700 was, on average, 26% faster in our testing when using the7900 XTX.
Power Consumption
Here’s a quick look at power consumption.
At idle, the 8700G system consumed 41 watts.
This certainly isn’t a mainstream part, simply because there are better alternatives.
So, in what use case does the 8700G make sense?
For instance, theCore i3-12100FandRadeon RX 6600can deliver over twice the gaming performance as shown in our benchmarks.
For a total of $430, your experience is going to be significantly better.
It’s a 30% premium for ~150% greater performance.
