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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 2468 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Up to 0% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5500 - CA$118.88 vs CA$119.0
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Performs up to 3% better in Stray than Core i5-6500 - 187 vs 182 FPS
- Up to 2% better value when playing Stray than Core i5-6500 - CA$0.64 vs CA$0.65 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500 - 12 vs 4 threads
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Intel BX80662I56500 6th Generation Core i5-6500 Processor
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Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
FPS
187
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.64/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$119
99%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-6500
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6500 | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Skylake | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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