AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i7-9700K
43.4Single-core39
38.6Multi-core35.5
42.4Gaming39.8
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 55004 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+4) and Multi-core (+3). Intel Core i7-9700K 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 Multi-core score: 39 vs 36
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- 35% higher Max turbo power: 119 W vs 88 W
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 17% higher Boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 119 W+35% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.9 GHz+17% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+4%Top 49% | 1,680Top 53% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900+13%Top 53% | 7,000Top 57% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390+11%Top 50% | 1,250Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100+4%Top 58% | 9,700Top 59% |
| PassMark | 19,000+33%Top 52% | 14,300Top 64% |
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