AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 8-core AM5

The Ryzen 7 8700G hits the 98th percentile for features with a Radeon 780M iGPU that handles 1080p gaming without a discrete GPU. PassMark scores of 31,532 multi and 3,923 single put it in the 87th and 91st percentiles respectively. Watch for temps hitting 90°C under load and grab it at the low end of the $261 to $379 US price range.

Let's talk numbers. The 8700G hits 5.1GHz boost across 8 cores and 16 threads, with a 4.2GHz base clock. That single-thread score of 3,923 puts it in the 91st percentile, which means it's one of the best on the market for everyday snappiness and lightly-threaded tasks. Multi-thread at 31,532 is no slouch either, landing in the 87th percentile. Video editors specifically call out the CPU speed as a highlight.

The real star is the Radeon 780M. Owners describe it as roughly 20% as powerful as an RTX 4060 Ti, which sounds weak until you remember this is built into the CPU. 4.5 TFLOPS of integrated graphics is best-in-class, and it's the reason this chip exists. One catch: the iGPU wants fast DDR5 memory to stretch its legs. Pair it with slow RAM and you're leaving frames on the table. Also worth noting, the PCIe 4.0 lanes are limited, with only x4 available to a discrete GPU if you add one later. That's a real compromise for future upgrades.

Against the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, the 8700G takes a different path entirely. The Intel chip is a brute-force flagship with far more raw CPU muscle, but it costs significantly more and still needs a discrete GPU for any real gaming. The 8700G's integrated Radeon 780M makes it the obvious choice for compact or budget builds where a graphics card isn't in the cards. Compared to older Xeon workstation chips like the E5-2696v4, the 8700G wins on single-thread performance and efficiency by a wide margin, though those Xeons still hold an edge in heavily parallel server workloads. The G.Skill Trident Z Neo isn't even a CPU, so that comparison is a non-starter. For a no-GPU gaming and productivity build, the 8700G is the clear pick in this lineup.

Pricing is all over the place right now. US listings range from $261 to $379, a $118 spread across six vendors. That's a huge gap for the same chip. If you're shopping in the US, hunt for the lower end of that range, anything near $261 is a steal for this level of integrated graphics performance. Canadian buyers face a similar situation with prices from CAD 385 to CAD 460, a CAD 75 spread. The value proposition is strongest when you factor in what you're not buying: a discrete GPU. Skip the graphics card and this chip pays for itself in a budget build.

The Ryzen 7 8700G lands in the 98th percentile for features and 96th for efficiency in our database. That's not a typo. AMD stuffed an 8-core Zen 4 CPU, a Radeon 780M iGPU, and a 16 TOPS NPU onto one 65W package, and it somehow doesn't melt. The PassMark numbers tell the story: 31,532 multi-thread and 3,923 single-thread. For a chip you can drop into a budget build with no graphics card, that's genuinely impressive.

But here's the thing that matters most: the integrated graphics. The Radeon 780M is roughly 4.5 TFLOPS of GPU power, which owners say handles 1080p gaming at medium settings without breaking a sweat. Call of Duty at 1080p medium? Multiple buyers report smooth frames. That's the whole pitch here, a real gaming experience without spending $300+ on a discrete GPU.

If you already own a decent discrete GPU, the 8700G's biggest selling point is wasted on you. The limited PCIe 4.0 lanes, just x4 to a discrete GPU, mean adding a graphics card later leaves performance on the table. Server builders should also look elsewhere, the 72.4/100 server score is the weakest area by far. And if you're sensitive to heat, the 90°C load temperatures might make you nervous, though undervolting helps. This chip is for people who want integrated graphics that don't suck, not for everyone.

The Ryzen 7 8700G is the best integrated graphics CPU we've tested, full stop. The 98th percentile feature score and 96th percentile efficiency tell the story: AMD packed a genuinely capable gaming GPU into a 65W chip and didn't compromise the CPU side to do it. The 31,532 multi-thread score means this isn't just a gaming gimmick, it's a legitimate productivity workhorse too. The temperature concerns are real, 90°C under load is toasty, but a quick undervolt tames it. If you're building a budget rig, a small form factor PC, or just want solid 1080p gaming without a graphics card, this is the chip to buy.