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Core i3-10100 vs Ryzen 5 5500

Core i3-10100 vs Ryzen 5 5500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Micro Intel Core I3-10100 3.60/4.3GHZ LGA1200 10ºGEN, IN-SCE-BX8070110100, Cranberry

Buy for 106.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

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Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6C/12T 3.60-4.20GHz AM4 tray - 100-000000457

Buy for 84.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Micro Intel Core I3-10100 3.60/4.3GHZ LGA1200 10ºGEN, IN-SCE-BX8070110100, Cranberry

Buy for 106.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6C/12T 3.60-4.20GHz AM4 tray - 100-000000457

Buy for 84.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-10100 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 i3-10100.

Advantages of Core i3-10100

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

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5500

  • Performs up to 2% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i3-10100 - 167 vs 164 FPS
  • Up to 20% cheaper than Core i3-10100 - €84.70 vs €106.41
  • Up to 22% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i3-10100 - €0.51 vs €0.65 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i3-10100 - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-10100 - 12 vs 8 threads
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

164

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.65/FPS

78%

Price, €

€106.41

79%

Micro Intel Core I3-10100 3.60/4.3GHZ LGA1200 10ºGEN, IN-SCE-BX8070110100, Cranberry

Buy for 106.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

167

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.51/FPS

100%

Price, €

€84.7

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6C/12T 3.60-4.20GHz AM4 tray - 100-000000457

Buy for 84.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1426

76%

Multi-Core

4215

55%

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1871

100%

Multi-Core

7692

100%

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo

Core i3-10100

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo

Ryzen 5 5500

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i3CollectionRyzen 5
Comet LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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