AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

I bought this chip because it was NOT recommended by the big YTubers (you know who they are). It smokes any app, it plays 1080 games 85-110 fps. It runs memory at DDR5-7000 Responsiveness is incredible. This isn't a 200fps chip using only the IGPU. With a standalone GPU card, it is a beast, gaming is flawless. It is superb at everything. Loading and making adjustments to a 29,000 line Excel file is super fast.5 month update. This APU is as fast as a Ryzen 7600 but with Superb Graphics. IF your intention is AAA 4K gaming then I would tell you to buy a dedicated GPU.This APU is an Overkill for literally everything tasks. High End AAA Gaming is a different story..There is No Word, Excel, Browser or any other task that this APU chip can't handle, it's just that powerful. It's stupid fast. Do not concern yourself if this chip can play a video; I can play 4K videos on a 55" 4K TV ALL DAY with no issues.Also it works extremely good on Linux MINT. Zero Issues, None!

For the price this APU is incredible, it ran even triple a games well at low settings (with FSR occasionally being needed) and ran esport games like valorant, Fortnite, and CS2 really well at 1080p. Overall great option for a “game tomorrow” machine because of the graphics performance, flexibility for upgrades because of the AM5 platform, and ability to add mid-high end graphics cards in the future when it fits your budget.

Much better than expected, great on Linux & great for gaming

High Performance for the price. Direct X12.1 support. However, will need aftermarket CPU cooling fan if doing anything gaming wise.

I finished building out a new home server using this CPU. Much faster than my old (6 year+) AMD Clawhammer ... I purchased a new MSI motherboard as well..This CPU includes a CPU fan as well.Because I am not a gamer - I needed a CPU with built in graphics until I decide whether to buy a dedicated GPU.. This is adequate for editing photos, videos and viewing PLEX and YouTube content.

If you want to build a Bazzite Box or a Steam Machine this CPU is nearly perfect. I am not using a dedicated graphics card and have been able to play games like Control and Detroit Being Human.

This is nice cpu if dont have enough money get gpu with a new build, it run most games at 60fps mid range setting. can add graphics card later get a better performance, I would class this cpu a mid range or even littler bit better. I give four star's for the money and built in graphics that this cpu.

You get what you pay for with this APU. It's more than capable for low-graphics light gaming and general tasks. Recommend this for people building a PC for a parent or grandparent who doesn't need something crazy but may require something more substantial than basic integrated graphics. The included cooler is more than sufficient. That said, enabling EXPO, which you should do, will significantly increase temperatures, but not enough to worry about. If concerned, pick up a Thermalright Peerless Assassin or Arctic Freezer 34.