ASUS has published some of the key specifications for AMD’s Ryzen 8000GE Series, a complement to its existing family of Zen 4-based APUs that feature 35-watt, rather than 65-watt, TDPs. These CPUs will reportedly be exclusive to OEM products, similar to the Ryzen 3 8300G, although that chip is said to be coming to DIY customers later this year.
Models/specs include:
- R7 PRO 8700GE: 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.65 GHz base clock, 16 MB L3 cache
- R5 PRO 8600GE: 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.9 GHz base clock, 16 MB L3 cache
- R5 PRO 8500GE: 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.4 GHz base clock, 16 MB L3 cache
- R5 8500GE: 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.4 GHz base clock, 16 MB L3 cache
- R3 PRO 8300GE: 4 cores and 8 threads, 3.5 GHz base clock, 8 MB L3 cache
- R3 8300GE: 4 cores and 8 threads, 3.5 GHz base clock, 8 MB L3 cache
How they compare with the Ryzen 8000G Series:
Ryzen 8000G Series 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 the Ryzen 8000G Series’ graphics:
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.