AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i5-11400
43.4Single-core38.6
38.6Multi-core36.5
42.4Gaming36.7
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 55004 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+6) and Single-core (+5). Intel Core i5-11400 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 39
- Stronger gaming score: 42 vs 37
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $182
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400
- 75% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 88 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 154 W+75% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+38% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+12%Top 49% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900+25%Top 53% | 6,300Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390+5%Top 50% | 1,330Top 54% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100Top 58% | 10,200+1%Top 55% |
| PassMark | 19,000+12%Top 52% | 17,000Top 58% |
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