AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs Intel Core i5-6500
74.9Single-core25.6
61.2Multi-core22.9
66.6Gamingspec-based21.9
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 23.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+49) and multi-core (+38). 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 7 7700X
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 26
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 23
- 700% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB
- 552% higher PassMark: 36,500 vs 5,600
- 457% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 19,500 vs 3,500
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $399
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2015 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+300% | 4 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+41% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+50% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+433% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | 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 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780+136%Top 30% | 1,180Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000+425%Top 28% | 3,050Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970Top 27% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+457%Top 29% | 3,500Bottom 4% |
| PassMark | 36,500+552%Top 32% | 5,600Bottom 4% |
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