9 Best AM4 CPU With Integrated Graphics | Skip The GPU

Four cores and Vega 11 graphics that turn a bare mATX box into a working rig.

If you are reviving an older AM4 board with nothing but a monitor and a memory kit, this is the entry point. The 2400G is a 4-core, 8-thread processor with built-in Radeon Vega RX 11 graphics, a 3.9 GHz max boost and a 65W power draw. It ships with a Wraith Stealth cooler, so the “build” cost of going graphics-free stays honest. The trade-off versus the 5600GT is real: the 5600GT runs 6 cores to this chip’s 4 — 50% more — and boosts 0.7 GHz higher.

Set your performance expectations to match this platform. Owners describe getting Apex Legends, Fortnite and Minecraft running smoothly, and 60fps averages in COD WW2 and DOOM. One buyer summarised a whole budget tower — “Built system with used RX 580 averaging 70fps at 1080p on Rust.” That is the ceiling here: it shines on older and lighter titles, and it runs cool and quiet in small cases. For a mini-ITX setup (a very small PC case), owners mention a Noctua air cooler keeping it silent without a case fan.

The trick most people miss is memory speed. Vega 11 (the built-in graphics) borrows from system RAM, so faster, dual-channel sticks genuinely lift frame rates — the same chip on a slow single stick can feel half as capable. The honest caveat is age: it is a Windows 10-era processor, one owner hit freezing and RAM compatibility issues on an early BIOS (the basic startup software on the motherboard), and it is not the right pick if you want to play the newest AAA titles without a graphics card. For light desktop use, older games and media boxes, it still earns its keep.

A 35-watt quad-core that sips power and never needs a graphics card plugged in.

Not every AM4 build is chasing frame rates. The A10-9700E is a 4-core, 4-thread Bristol Ridge APU that draws just 35 watts, which makes it the odd one out on this list — everything else here pushes substantially more power for more speed. It has Radeon R7 graphics built in, 2 MB of cache and full AM4 socket compatibility. For a home-office, media or point-of-sale box where low noise and low power matter more than gaming muscle, that spec sheet is honest and enough.

The catch is the thread count. Four cores without multithreading means it really cannot stay ahead of modern games — that ceiling is baked in, not a defect. If you need gaming performance without a graphics card, the 2400G runs 8 threads and is the safer starting point. But for a build that mostly plays video, runs spreadsheets and quietly hums in the background every day, the A10-9700E delivers exactly what its spec promises and no more.

Six cores, twelve threads, and Radeon graphics built in — the whole build on one chip.

This is the chip that answers the article’s whole premise. The 5600GT pairs 6 cores and 12 threads with advanced AMD Radeon graphics built right into the processor, a 4.6 GHz max boost (the top speed it can reach), 19 MB of cache (fast built-in memory) and DDR4 support, and AMD still throws in the Wraith Stealth cooler. On core count it beats the older 2400G six to four — 50% more — and on threads it beats the A10-9700E twelve to four, a 3.0x gap. And it does it all without needing a graphics card.

The integrated graphics are what owners keep coming back to. For a budget build, this is a great PC for browsing, work tasks and lighter games, and several owners point out it breathes new life into systems that skipped a graphics card entirely. The 5600GT also runs a low 1.8 ounces bare — a fraction of the 2400G’s 16 ounces — which barely matters for a socket install, but underlines how much of the modern chip is on-die. If you want speed without paying for a discrete GPU, this is where the value concentrated.

The honest limitation: its 19 MB cache sits below the 5600X’s 35 MB, so on productivity grunt it plays second fiddle to the non-graphics sibling. And if you want to play the latest AAA releases at high settings, both chips leave you wanting — the Radeon graphics here are the best on the AM4 platform, but that is a low bar against a dedicated card.

Eight cores of Zen 3 for editors, streamers, and anyone running five tabs and a render.

The 5700X earns its place on core count alone: 8 cores, 16 threads, a 4.6 GHz max boost, 36 MB of cache and DDR4-3200 support on AM4 with PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 boards. That is double the cores and double the threads of the 2400G, and the extra headroom is what makes the difference for video editing, streaming and heavy multitasking. AMD rates it for ultrafast 100+ FPS performance in the world’s most popular games — with a discrete graphics card, since it carries no built-in graphics of its own. Customers note: “Still Considered one of the Best CPUs for the Money.”

What’s striking is how cool and quiet it runs despite the core count. Reviewers point out temperatures staying below 60 degrees and describe pulling out 450 FPS+ in lighter titles, along with a lift that feels enormous coming from a Ryzen 5 3600. It is a low-power chip that does not need a monster cooler, which keeps the total build cost reasonable.

Two things to plan for. First, the cooler: unlike the 5600X, 5600GT and 5600G, this one does not include a Wraith cooler in the box, so you are choosing your own. Second, the honest compatibility note that owners flag — if you are installing it on an older AM4 board such as a B450, update the BIOS first, because older firmware can leave you stuck in a boot loop. Do that one job and installation is reported as straightforward.

A 4.7 GHz six-core that drops straight in and gets on with the job.

If you want a no-fuss six-core for a newer AM4 board and do not need integrated graphics, the 5600XT is a sensible, near-identical sibling to the 5600X — just with a slightly higher 4.7 GHz max boost and 32 MB of cache against its 35 MB. Both are Zen-3 based 6-core, 12-thread chips; the 5600XT simply sits a fraction lower on cache and a fraction higher on clock. Owners describe it in the same terms: a beast for the money that installs without trouble.

Reviews here are overwhelmingly the two-word sort — “Very good processor”, “Good deal”, “Great deal” — which tells you the chip behaves exactly as expected without drama. The bundled stock cooler is enough for its 65W-class workload (65 watts of power draw), and the install experience is clean. If you are building a system where the 5600X and 5600XT are close on the shelf, the choice depends on board support and the small cache difference.

The no-graphics-card chip that plays the most popular games at 1080p and still has room to grow.

The 5600G’s whole reason for existing is the Radeon Graphics built into it. You can play some of the most popular games at 1080p with no graphics card at all, and it lands on AM4 with a 4.6 GHz max boost, 20 MB of cache and DDR4-3200 support. Owners pair it with B550 boards and report flawless compatibility and easy install — plus a genuinely compact build, since there is no graphics card to fit. It is the natural choice for a small-form-factor or first-time build that wants to run today and add a card later.

The gaming reality is best described honestly: it handles AAA titles at 1080p low-to-medium settings, with owners reporting smooth frame rates in lighter titles and 40–70fps ranges in games like ESO, D2R and Fallout 4 on 1080p low-to-medium. It also runs cool — the stock cooler holds around 70C under load, and a case with decent airflow brings it to 60C. That low temperature means a quiet system, which most buyers will appreciate in a living-room or bedroom PC.

The trade-off: integrated Radeon graphics here are the best on the AM4 socket, but they still cannot match even an entry-level dedicated card. If you buy this expecting to play every new release at high settings, you will be disappointed. One consistent note is that the Radeon driver stack can be finicky — shoppers say occasional idle reboots that go away once driver conflicts are resolved. The integrated graphics are a stepping stone, not a graphics card replacement.

Eight cores pushing 4.8 GHz — the fastest AM4 gaming chip on this list, and it runs hot.

On raw gaming performance, nothing else here touches the 5800XT. It runs 8 cores and 16 threads, boosts to 4.8 GHz — the highest on the AM4 side of the list — carries 36 MB of cache, supports DDR4-3200 and lands on AM4 with PCIe 4.0. It is the chip that keeps AM4 viable while the newer AM5 platform is still expensive, and it is a massive step up for anyone climbing from a Ryzen 5500 or lower. AMD also includes the Wraith Prism cooler with RGB LED, so you are not starting from nothing.

Owners are clear about performance and equally clear about heat. Performance is the aspect mentioned more than any other, and the pattern is consistent: strong results in gaming and heavy tasks, easy installation, and compatibility that gives older AM4 boards a second life. But the recurring gripe is temperature — it runs heated under load even on liquid cooling. The bundled Wraith Prism handles it at stock, but several owners replace it because it tends to hold the chip back. A dual-tower air cooler is the common fix and keeps things in the mid-20s to mid-70s range.

The honest picture: this is the best pure AM4 gaming processor here, and it wants a real cooler to show it. It also needs a discrete graphics card, since there is no built-in Radeon graphics on this chip. If you have a serious cooler and a graphics card to match, the 5800XT is the top of the AM4 tree.

The fastest processor graphics here — but it’s an AM5 chip, not strictly AM4.

If you want the very best integrated graphics on the market and can stretch to the newer platform, the 8700G is the answer. It runs 8 cores and 16 threads on AMD’s Zen 4 architecture (the chip design generation), boosts to 5.1 GHz — the highest on this entire list — carries 24 MB of cache, supports DDR5 memory (the newer, faster RAM type) and sits on the Socket AM5 platform, which AMD says is upgradable for years. It also comes with the premium Wraith Spire cooler. Buyers report: “Excellent APU. It has performed better than expected for a gaming system with no dedicated GPU.”

The graphics are the whole sales pitch. It plays many games comfortably, and small-form-factor builders in particular love it — it slots perfectly into compact mini workstations like ASRock DeskMini and DeskMeet with no graphics card needed. Owners describe it running many games at 1440p with moderate settings, and it handles everyday work, media and light-to-moderate gaming without a card. Combined with the Wraith Spire cooler and fast DDR5, it is a complete, tidy system in a small box.

Two honest caveats. First, this is an AM5 processor, not AM4 — if you already own an AM4 motherboard, it will not fit, so it belongs here mainly as a “future path” reference for anyone comparing platforms. Second, value is the one aspect where owner feedback splits: some find it great value given it replaces a graphics card, others feel the entry price is steep next to an AM4 chip and a modest dedicated card. If you are on AM5 and want the best integrated graphics available, it earns its place.