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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 5 220U vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Core 5 220U is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games

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Available for $81.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core 5 220U

625FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

608FPS

League of Legends2009

Core 5 220U

292FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

277FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 5 220U

537FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

533FPS

Valorant2020

Core 5 220U

661FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

646FPS

Rust2018

Core 5 220U

318FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

313FPS

Dota 22013

Core 5 220U

225FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

217FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 5 220U

332FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

331FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 5 220U

213FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

212FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core 5 220U

54%

Ryzen 5 5500

46%

Core 5 220U ranks 8 points higher.

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Core 5 220U

Ryzen 5 5500

Core 5 220U has 4 more cores.

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12 MB

16 MB

Ryzen 5 5500 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core 5 220U

1.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 140% higher base clock.

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Core 5 220U

5 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

4.2 GHz

Core 5 220U boosts 19% higher.

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Core 5 220U

15W

Ryzen 5 5500

65W

Core 5 220U draws 50W less power.

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Core 5 220U

Ryzen 5 5500

$81.00

Core 5 220URyzen 5 5500

Intel BGA 1744

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AM4

Raptor Lake-U

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Cezanne

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe Graphics 80EU

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 5 220U or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Core 5 220U. It's 17% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 46/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core 5 220U than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

17% 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, Core 5 220U or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Core 5 220U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core 5 220U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 54/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 5 220U and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

Performance: Core 5 220U scores 54/100, 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 Core 5 220U 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 Core 5 220U or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Core 5 220U is the stronger pick at 54/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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