AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 7 8700G

Released January 2024

An eight-core Zen 4 desktop processor with Radeon 780M integrated graphics and an XDNA AI engine for AM5.

Model history · 2 models, 2021–2024
  1. 2021Ryzen 7 5700GCompare
  2. 2024Ryzen 7 8700G
Cores
8/16
Boost
5.1 GHz
L3
16 MB
Power
65 W
Socket
AM5

What reviewers say

Reviews find a large integrated-graphics improvement over the 5700G, making modest-settings 1080p gaming practical without a separate card. They differ on value: small systems benefit, while TechSpot finds similarly priced CPU-plus-GPU combinations much faster. Ryzen 7000 processors are stronger choices with a discrete GPU, and integrated performance depends heavily on memory speed.

From pcgamer.com, techspot.com and windowscentral.com

Cores and clocks

Cores
8
Threads
16
Base clock
4.2 GHz
Boost clock
5.1 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
Cores
Zen 4; Phoenix; simultaneous multithreading; one monolithic package die.
Clocks
Precision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer supported; configurable TDP 45–65 W.
Cache
8 MB L2; 16 MB L3.

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics
Yes
Graphics
Radeon 780M; RDNA 3; 12 graphics cores at 2900 MHz; up to four displays; DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1; hardware AV1 encode and decode.
AI engine
AMD Ryzen AI; XDNA neural processing unit; up to 16 TOPS.

Platform

Socket
AM5
Base power
65 W
Unlocked
Yes
Memory support
DDR5 UDIMM; two channels; up to 256 GB on the current AMD specification page; ECC requires platform support. Two single- or dual-rank DIMMs: DDR5-5200; four single- or dual-rank DIMMs: DDR5-3600.
PCIe
PCIe 4.0; 20 native lanes, 16 usable; discrete graphics slot up to ×8 (PC Gamer and TechSpot). Two native USB4 40 Gbps, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps and one USB 2.0 port.
Chipsets
AMD lists A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840 and B850; motherboard firmware support required.
Process
TSMC 4nm FinFET; 178 mm² CPU compute die.
Cooler
95°C maximum operating temperature. Launch review boxes included a Wraith Spire (PC Gamer); current AMD IDs include SBX and CSX, and the maker notes revised cooler bundles for selected MPK models from August 2025. Verify the exact retail bundle.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Radeon 780M integrated graphics
  • Dedicated Ryzen AI engine
  • Unlocked CPU multiplier

Cons

  • DDR5 memory required
  • PCIe 4.0 rather than PCIe 5.0
  • Discrete graphics connection limited to eight PCIe lanes

Closest rivals

Model
CoresBoostL3PowerSocketReleased
8/165.5 GHz32 MB65 WAM5Aug 2024
10/164.7 GHz20 MB65 WLGA1700Jan 2024
8/165.3 GHz32 MB65 WAM5Jan 2023

Previous model: Ryzen 7 5700G.

Sources

  1. amd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700g.html
  2. ir.amd.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1177/amd-reveals-next-gen-desktop-…
  3. pcgamer.com/amd-ryzen-7-8700g-review-performance-benchmarks
  4. techspot.com/review/2796-amd-ryzen-8700g

Photo: amd.com

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