Athlon X4 970 vs Ryzen 5 5500
The Athlon X4 970 is much slower than 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.
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CezanneDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
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OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon X4 970 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 171% faster than the Athlon X4 970 on average across 100+ games, scoring 46/100 vs 17/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Athlon X4 970?expand_more
171% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon X4 970 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 5500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 46/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon X4 970 and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: Athlon X4 970 scores 17/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 46/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon X4 970 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 Athlon X4 970 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500 is the stronger pick at 46/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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