A12-9720P vs Ryzen 5 5500
The A12-9720P is same performance as the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Integrated
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AM4Bristol Ridge
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CezanneMobile
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics1866 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
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OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, A12-9720P or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, A12-9720P or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between A12-9720P and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: A12-9720P scores 12/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 43/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the A12-9720P or Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the A12-9720P or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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