AMD’s Ryzen 7 8700G APU delivers surprising gaming performance in recent reviews. The chip features 8 Zen 4 cores and integrated RDNA3 graphics, targeting budget gaming builds. Reviewers have tested the APU in a variety of modern titles.
Benchmark results show 60fps at 1080p in games like Fortnite and Valorant, with power consumption under 65W. Synthetic benchmarks indicate strong performance in productivity tasks as well. Thermal performance is solid, with temperatures peaking at 75°C on stock cooling.
The 8700G’s integrated graphics make it a compelling choice for entry-level systems. AMD’s focus on balancing CPU and GPU performance may attract budget-conscious gamers. Discrete GPU upgrades remain an option for future expansion.