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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs MediaTek Dimensity 8300
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Summary
The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is a desktop processor for PC users seeking balanced performance for general applications and gaming in compact systems.
The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is a System-on-a-Chip (SoC) for high-end smartphones, optimized for mobile applications and energy efficiency.
Both processors are manufactured using a 4 nm process. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is based on Zen 4 (Phoenix), features 6 cores, 12 threads, 6 MB L2 and 16 MB L3 cache, and PCIe 4.0. The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 utilizes an ARM architecture with Cortex-A715 and Cortex-A510 cores and has a 4 MB L3 cache, designed for a balance between performance and efficiency.
In single-core and multi-core performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G shows significantly higher computing power than the MediaTek Dimensity 8300, making it better suited for more demanding desktop workloads. However, the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 delivers very good performance for a mobile SoC.
For gaming, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G with its integrated AMD Radeon 760M graphics offers solid performance for desktop games at medium settings, supported by 83 GB/s memory bandwidth. The ARM Mali-G615 MP6 graphics of the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 are optimized for excellent mobile gaming experiences but are not designed for desktop applications.
Regarding power consumption, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, as a desktop processor, is designed for a higher Thermal Design Power (TDP), which enables consistent peak performance but also requires cooling. The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is extremely energy-efficient to ensure long battery life in mobile devices.
In terms of price, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is positioned in the mid-range segment for desktop CPUs and offers good value for money. The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is offered as an integrated component of smartphones and is not sold separately. In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G impresses with strong CPU performance and powerful integrated graphics for desktop applications.
It is ideal for compact desktop systems. The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 excels with high energy efficiency and excellent performance in the mobile segment for high-end smartphones.
The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is a System-on-a-Chip (SoC) for high-end smartphones, optimized for mobile applications and energy efficiency.
Both processors are manufactured using a 4 nm process. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is based on Zen 4 (Phoenix), features 6 cores, 12 threads, 6 MB L2 and 16 MB L3 cache, and PCIe 4.0. The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 utilizes an ARM architecture with Cortex-A715 and Cortex-A510 cores and has a 4 MB L3 cache, designed for a balance between performance and efficiency.
In single-core and multi-core performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G shows significantly higher computing power than the MediaTek Dimensity 8300, making it better suited for more demanding desktop workloads. However, the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 delivers very good performance for a mobile SoC.
For gaming, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G with its integrated AMD Radeon 760M graphics offers solid performance for desktop games at medium settings, supported by 83 GB/s memory bandwidth. The ARM Mali-G615 MP6 graphics of the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 are optimized for excellent mobile gaming experiences but are not designed for desktop applications.
Regarding power consumption, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, as a desktop processor, is designed for a higher Thermal Design Power (TDP), which enables consistent peak performance but also requires cooling. The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is extremely energy-efficient to ensure long battery life in mobile devices.
In terms of price, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is positioned in the mid-range segment for desktop CPUs and offers good value for money. The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is offered as an integrated component of smartphones and is not sold separately. In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G impresses with strong CPU performance and powerful integrated graphics for desktop applications.
It is ideal for compact desktop systems. The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 excels with high energy efficiency and excellent performance in the mobile segment for high-end smartphones.
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
- Strong CPU performance for desktops
- Powerful integrated AMD Radeon 760M graphics
- Suitable for compact desktop gaming systems
- PCIe 4.0 connectivity
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
- High energy efficiency for mobile devices
- Excellent performance in smartphones
- Optimized for mobile games and applications
- Low power consumption for long battery life
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
100 %
6C / 12T · 5.00 GHz
8C / 8T · 3.35 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
100 %
6C / 12T · 4.75 GHz
8C / 8T · 3.35 GHz
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Specifications
At a glance
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Wischen
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (100) | Mediatek Dimensity (38) |
| CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8000G (14) | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 (1) |
| Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) | Cortex-A715 / -A510 |
| Technology | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Segment | Desktop | Smartphone / Tablet |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | |
| Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | |
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 |
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| CPU Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ | ✗ |
| Core architecture | normal | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 6x Zen 4 4.30 - 5.00 GHz |
1x Cortex-A715 3.35 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 3x Cortex-A715 3.20 GHz |
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| Core Cluster 3: | 4x Cortex-A510 2.20 GHz |
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| L2-Cache | 6.00 MB | |
| L3-Cache | 16.00 MB | 4.00 MB |
| Overclocking | ✓ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | AMD Radeon 760M | ARM Mali-G615 MP6 |
| GPU frequency | 0.80 - 2.80 GHz | 1.40 - 1.40 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 8 / 512 | 6 / |
| Raytracing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Max. displays | 4 | 1 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB | |
| Technology | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Release date | Q1/2023 | Q4/2023 |
NPU AI performance
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI | Mediatek APU |
| AI specifications | AMD Ryzen™ AI (XDNA) @ 16 TOPS | APU 780 |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | DDR5-5200 (83.2 GB/s) | LPDDR5X-8533 (68.2 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 256 GB | |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | 4.0 x 20 | |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W | |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | ||
| TDP down | 45 W | |
| T. junction max. | 95 °C |
Technical details
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic | Chiplet |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✗ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Android |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | |
| Release date | Q1/2024 | Q4/2023 |
| Release price | 229 $ | |
| Documents | Technical data sheet | Technical data sheet |
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