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Core i5-10500 vs Ryzen 7 9700X
The Core i5-10500 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $95.98 cheaper!
Core i5-1050033% Score
Ryzen 7 9700X79% Score
- Up to 92% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years and 4 months newer
- Available for $304.00
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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 7 9700X has a 23% higher base clock.
LGA1200
Sockethelp
AM5Comet Lake
Codenamehelp
Granite RidgeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-10500 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 139% faster than the Core i5-10500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Core i5-10500?expand_more
139% 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 i5-10500 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 79/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-10500 and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-10500 scores 33/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 79/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-10500 or Ryzen 7 9700X 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 i5-10500 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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