AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i7-8700K
43.4Single-core37.3
38.6Multi-core34.7
42.4Gamingspec-based38.5
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 55002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+6) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i7-8700K 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 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 39 vs 35
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- 12% higher Boost clock: 4.7 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+12%Bottom 43% | 1,560Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900+16%Bottom 40% | 6,800Bottom 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390+9%Bottom 40% | 1,270Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100+10%Bottom 36% | 9,200Bottom 32% |
| PassMark | 19,000+37%Bottom 33% | 13,900Bottom 23% |
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