AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (AM5) – 6‑core APU with Radeon 740M & Wraith Stealth

Description

Overview

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is a desktop APU for AM5 systems that combines six CPU cores (with SMT) and integrated Radeon 740M graphics. It targets mainstream desktop builds where discrete graphics are not required or where a compact, power‑efficient system is preferred. The processor supports DDR5 memory, modern display outputs and PCIe 4.0 connectivity.

Who it’s for

Choose the Ryzen 5 8500G for small form‑factor PCs, home theatre or office systems, entry‑level gaming without a discrete GPU, and general productivity tasks that benefit from a modern AM5 platform and DDR5 memory.

Features

• 6 CPU cores / 12 threads (2x Zen 4 + 4x Zen 4c) with up to 5.0 GHz boost and 3.5 GHz base clock.
• AMD Radeon 740M integrated graphics (4 compute units, 2800 MHz) — useful for light gaming and media playback.
• Default TDP 65 W (configurable TDP 45–65 W), dual‑channel DDR5 memory support up to DDR5‑5200 and up to 256 GB system memory.
• AM5 socket compatibility and PCIe 4.0 native lanes (14 total / 10 usable).
• Boxed (retail) product ID 100-100000931BOX — retail pack includes the Wraith Stealth cooler.

Notes

Speeds listed are manufacturer “up to” values and will depend on cooling, motherboard BIOS and system configuration.