AMD Ryzen 8000G ‘Phoenix’ APU Leak: Specs, Benchmarks, and AM5 Desktop Platform Debut

Details and performance metrics for AMD‘s upcoming Ryzen 8000G “Phoenix” APU family, designed for the AM5 desktop platform, have surfaced through leaks.

The information, originating from Persian tech and PC outlet Sakhtafzarmag, builds upon previous leaks indicating that AMD is set to introduce the Ryzen 8000G APU family for desktops, incorporating the Zen 4 core architecture for CPU capabilities and the RDNA 3 core architecture for graphics processing.

The AM5 motherboards, equipped with the latest BIOS, will support this new APU family, a compatibility feature already implemented across various 600-series products.

All About the AMD Ryzen 8000G

The AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs are slated to come in both PRO and Non-PRO variants, boasting similar specifications. At the forefront is the flagship Ryzen 7 8700G, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, a base clock of 4.2 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.1 GHz. Another notable APU is the Ryzen 5 8600G, offering 6 cores, 12 threads, a base clock of 4.35 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.0 GHz. Both these APUs, based on the Phoenix 1 die, will support overclocking.

The Phoenix 2 SKUs include the Ryzen 5 8500G with 6 cores and 12 threads, alongside the Ryzen 3 8300G featuring 4 cores and 8 threads. Operating on the Phoenix 2 die, the 8500G comes with a base clock of 3.55 GHz and a boost clock of 5.0 GHz, while the 8300G operates with a base clock of 3.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

These Phoenix 2 chips support PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) but lack manual overclocking capabilities and feature lower-end RDNA 3 iGPUs, such as the Radeon 740M with 4 compute units.

The standard Ryzen 8000G AM5 APUs are expected to carry 65W/45W TDPs, with each SKU also available in 35W “GE” variants offering slightly lower clock speeds but retaining the same core configurations. The anticipated launch date for these APUs is January 31, with availability expected on February 11.

In addition to specifications, benchmarks of the Ryzen 7 8700G (Phoenix 1) SKUs have been shared, showcasing performance in various games and synthetic benchmarks at 1080p resolution. Comparisons against the Ryzen 7 5700G “Cezanne” reveal that the Ryzen 8000G APU, with its RDNA 3 iGPU, delivers over 2.5 times the performance boost, demonstrating the significant advancements offered by the newer architecture. The Ryzen 8000G APU appears poised to deliver impressive performance gains suitable for budget gaming and general office use.