AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i5-10400
43.4Single-core30.4
38.6Multi-core32.2
42.4Gamingspec-based36
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 55002 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+13) and multi-core (+6). Intel Core i5-10400 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Stronger single-core score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 39 vs 32
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 51% higher PassMark: 19,000 vs 12,600
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $182
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400
- 52% higher Max turbo power: 134 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 134 W+52% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+26%Bottom 43% | 1,390Bottom 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900+36%Bottom 40% | 5,800Bottom 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390+26%Bottom 40% | 1,100Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100+26%Bottom 36% | 8,000Bottom 25% |
| PassMark | 19,000+51%Bottom 33% | 12,600Bottom 19% |
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