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Core i3-530 vs Ryzen 5 5500

Core i3-530 vs Ryzen 5 5500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Scheda Madre per Computer Desktop Yctze LGA 1155 con USB 3.0, Scheda Madre Che Supporta B75, DDR3 1700, Compatibile con Processori Core I7 2600, I3-530, Flex-ATX

Buy for 63.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 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 Retail Wraith Stealth, Nero, ‎4 X 4 X 0.6 Cm

Buy for 94.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Scheda Madre per Computer Desktop Yctze LGA 1155 con USB 3.0, Scheda Madre Che Supporta B75, DDR3 1700, Compatibile con Processori Core I7 2600, I3-530, Flex-ATX

Buy for 63.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Amd Ryzen 5 5500 Retail Wraith Stealth, Nero, ‎4 X 4 X 0.6 Cm

Buy for 94.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-530 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-530 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 4470 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.

Advantages of Core i3-530

  • Up to 33% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5500 - €63.13 vs €94.53
  • Up to 28% better value when playing Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Ryzen 5 5500 - €0.29 vs €0.40 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5500

  • Performs up to 7% better in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i3-530 - 237 vs 221 FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-530 - 65 vs 73 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 12 vs 4 threads
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Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


FPS

221

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.29/FPS

100%

Price, €

€63.13

100%

Value Winner

Scheda Madre per Computer Desktop Yctze LGA 1155 con USB 3.0, Scheda Madre Che Supporta B75, DDR3 1700, Compatibile con Processori Core I7 2600, I3-530, Flex-ATX

Buy for 63.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

237

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.4/FPS

72%

Price, €

€94.53

66%

FPS Winner

Amd Ryzen 5 5500 Retail Wraith Stealth, Nero, ‎4 X 4 X 0.6 Cm

Buy for 94.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


Single-Core

360

19%

Multi-Core

755

10%

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1871

100%

Multi-Core

7692

100%

Intel Core i3-530 Logo

Core i3-530

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo

Ryzen 5 5500

Jan 7th, 2010Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i3CollectionRyzen 5
ClarkdaleCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1156SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
73 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
22.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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