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Core i7-2700K vs Ryzen 5 5500

Core i7-2700K vs Ryzen 5 5500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for CA$185.7 on Amazon

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Updated 8504 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$119 on Amazon

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Updated 8504 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for CA$185.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8504 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$119 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8504 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 3815 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5500

  • Performs up to 5% better in Stray than Core i7-2700K - 187 vs 178 FPS
  • Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - CA$119.0 vs CA$185.7
  • Up to 38% better value when playing Stray than Core i7-2700K - CA$0.64 vs CA$1.04 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2700K - 12 vs 8 threads
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Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

178

95%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.04/FPS

61%

Price, CA$

CA$185.7

64%

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for CA$185.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8504 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

187

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.64/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$119

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$119 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8504 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

35%

Multi-Core

2264

29%

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1871

100%

Multi-Core

7692

100%

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo

Intel Core i7-2700K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Oct 24th, 2011Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Sandy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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