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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron 4205U vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Celeron 4205U 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.

  • Up to 49% cheaper$107 vs $84.00
  • Up to 247% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 3 months newer
  • Up to 133% better value for money
  • Up to 49% more expensive$84.00 vs $107

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 5500 ranks 38 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 100% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Celeron 4205U draws 50W less power.

Intel BGA 1528
Sockethelp
AM4
Whiskey Lake-U
Codenamehelp
Cezanne
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics 620
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2133 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron 4205U or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 950% faster than the Celeron 4205U on average across 100+ games, scoring 42/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Celeron 4205U?expand_more
950% 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, Celeron 4205U 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 42/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron 4205U and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: Celeron 4205U scores 4/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 42/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron 4205U 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 Celeron 4205U or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500 is the stronger pick at 42/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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