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Ryzen 5 5500 vs Core i5-10400

Ryzen 5 5500 vs Core i5-10400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

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 393 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for CA$198.51 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 393 minutes ago

FPS Winner

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 393 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for CA$198.51 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 393 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-10400 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 704 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-10400.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5500

  • Performs up to 10% better in Rust than Core i5-10400 - 213 vs 194 FPS
  • Up to 40% cheaper than Core i5-10400 - CA$119.00 vs CA$198.51
  • Up to 45% better value when playing Rust than Core i5-10400 - CA$0.56 vs CA$1.02 per FPS

Advantages of Core i5-10400

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

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

213

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.56/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 393 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

194

91%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.02/FPS

55%

Price, CA$

CA$198.51

59%

Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for CA$198.51 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 393 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1874

100%

Multi-Core

7688

100%

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1447

77%

Multi-Core

5542

72%

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo

Ryzen 5 5500

vs
Intel Core i5-10400 Logo

Core i5-10400

Apr 4th, 2022
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Ryzen 5CollectionCore i5
VermeerCodenameComet Lake
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
7 nm
Process Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier29.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

PCs Using Ryzen 5 5500 or Core i5-10400

With selected game settings

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