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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 3794 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3960X.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Performs up to 6% better in Dead Space than Core i7-3960X - 155 vs 146 FPS
- Up to 75% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - $61.04 vs $247.05
- Up to 77% better value when playing Dead Space than Core i7-3960X - $0.44 vs $1.88 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
FPS
155
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.44/FPS
100%
Price, €
€67.75
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Hexa-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 15 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73960X
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
Apr 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Vermeer | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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