AMD users have learned that the Ryzen 8000G Series, AMD’s newest APUs with Zen 4 cores and Radeon graphics, do not support ECC RAM despite the company having suggested otherwise on AMD.com. A note about ECC support can be found in a cached version of the official specifications page for the Ryzen 7 8700G, which is accessible via the Wayback Machine.
Original vs. current page:
Users are saying:
- “…I would’ve expected it to be a typo from the get-go for that there’s a precedence of the consumer non-pro APUs not having ECC.”
- “…I noticed it pretty early when they “upgraded” the 8500G to support dual channel for memory and in exchange, removed all references to ECC memory support.”
- “Normally I’d be up in pitchforks about this, but it seems like a genuine error and shouldn’t have influenced the purchasing decisions of too many folks.”
- “…AMD’s specification pages are a regular occurrence during product launches. So this is not unexpected, or unusual.”
AMD Ryzen 8000G Series specs/pricing:
| Model | Cores/Threads | Boost / Base Frequency | Total Cache | TDP | NPU | SEP | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | 8C/16T | Up to 5.1GHz / 4.2GHz | 24MB | 65W | Yes | $329 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | 6C/12T | Up to 5.0GHz / 4.3GHz | 22MB | 65W | Yes | $229 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | 6C/12T | Up to 5.0GHz / 3.5GHz | 22MB | 65W | N/A | $179 | |
| AMD Ryzen 3 8300G | 4C/8T | Up to 4.9GHz / 3.4GHz | 12MB | 65W | N/A | N/A | |
AMD on its Ryzen 8000G APUs:
AMD Ryzen 8000G Series is the ultimate all-in-one desktop processor. Featuring up to eight cores and 16 threads, users can expect immense power and dominant performance for intensive workloads including gaming and content creation. These processors are optimized for efficiency with low power draw but don’t sacrifice performance or responsiveness. Built on top of AMD “Zen 4” architecture, the 8000G Series processors enable leadership energy efficiency while still leveraging the incredible speed of “Zen 4”.
At the top of the stack, AMD Ryzen 7 8700G features eight cores, 16 threads, 24MB of Cache, and Radeon 780M graphics. Meanwhile, AMD Ryzen 5 8600G offer six cores, 12 threads, 22MB of Cache, and Radeon 760M graphics. Both include AMD Ryzen AI technology, including the first NPU on a desktop PC processor, uniquely able to accelerate AI software capabilities in your PC to optimize AI workloads, improve AI processing efficiencies, and unlock exciting experiences like AI-powered noise cancellation.
All 8000G Series desktop processor models offer the fastest built-in graphics in its class with the impressive power of Radeon 700M. Gamers will benefit from impressive visual fidelity, providing a smooth AAA 1080p gaming experience at an affordable price point, and in small form factors. The Ryzen 7 8700G features Radeon 780M graphics with the fastest built-in graphics you can get in a desktop processor. The 8000G Series is perfect for those wanting to enter the AM5 ecosystem and enjoy a smooth 1080p experience today, with the option to upgrade with a discrete graphics card later for even higher fidelity gameplay.
The entire 8000G Series also features AMD EXPO technology, enabling higher memory frequencies and advanced timings to unlock smoother frame rates. Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) allows one-touch overclocking, giving users an extra CPU boost with increased power limits.