AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i7-10700
43.4Single-core42.2
38.7Multi-core35.8
42.4Gamingspec-based46.1
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 55004 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 scores 41 against 40.3 for Intel Core i7-10700. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 5500 edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 24% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- 21% higher PassMark: 19,251 vs 15,964
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700
- 155% higher Max turbo power: 224 W vs 88 W
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 14% higher Boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-10700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 224 W+155% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | — |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-10700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.8 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-10700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-10700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-10700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-10700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750Bottom 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900Bottom 40% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390Bottom 37% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100Bottom 33% | — |
| PassMark | 19,251+21%Bottom 42% | 15,964Bottom 34% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,062+6%Bottom 43% | 2,878Bottom 36% |
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