AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core i5-6500
56.3Single-core25.6
44.9Multi-core22.9
87.5Gamingspec-based21.9
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 59 to 23.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+31) and multi-core (+22). Intel Core i5-6500 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 7500X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 26
- Stronger multi-core score: 45 vs 23
- 1500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 6 MB
- 500% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 1 MB
- 346% higher PassMark: 24,973 vs 5,600
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $269
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2015 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz+25% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+500% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+1500% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,180Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,050Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639Top 49% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969+271%Bottom 48% | 3,500Bottom 4% |
| PassMark | 24,973+346%Bottom 46% | 5,600Bottom 4% |
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