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Core i5-2500 vs Ryzen 5 5500

Core i5-2500 vs Ryzen 5 5500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-2500

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2500 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52500

Buy for 122.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 75.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73 minutes ago

Core i5-2500

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2500 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52500

Buy for 122.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 75.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 4103 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2500.

Advantages of Core i5-2500

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

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5500

  • Performs up to 148% better in Immortals of Aveum than Core i5-2500 - 67 vs 27 FPS
  • Up to 39% cheaper than Core i5-2500 - $67.75 vs $110.28
  • Up to 75% better value when playing Immortals of Aveum than Core i5-2500 - $1.12 vs $4.53 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500 - 12 vs 4 threads
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Immortals of Aveum

Immortals of Aveum

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

27

40%

Value, €/FPS

€4.53/FPS

25%

Price, €

€122.41

61%

Intel Core i5-2500 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52500

Buy for 122.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

67

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.12/FPS

100%

Price, €

€75.2

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 75.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i5-2500

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

589

31%

Multi-Core

1695

22%

Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1871

100%

Multi-Core

7692

100%

Core i5-2500

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Ryzen 5 5500

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Sandy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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