AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i9-9900
43.4Single-core40.1
38.7Multi-core36.2
42.4Gamingspec-based47.4
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 55003 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 scores 41 against 40.1 for Intel Core i9-9900. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 5500 edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Stronger single-core score: 43 vs 40
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 18% higher PassMark: 19,251 vs 16,276
- 16% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $439
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 19% higher Boost clock: 5 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i9-9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i9-9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+16% | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 5 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i9-9900 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i9-9900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i9-9900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i9-9900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+18%Bottom 42% | 16,276Bottom 35% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,062+10%Bottom 43% | 2,795Bottom 34% |
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