Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
1080p@100Hz·06:43 played
kanefav·1h ago
Public3 Tips
330
FPSAverage
229
FPS1% Low
83%/77°C
81%/80°C
16 GB
77%usage
Core i5-6400 vs Ryzen 5 5500
The Core i5-6400 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $101.00 more expensive!
Core i5-640021% Score
- Up to 14% more expensive – $185.00 vs $84.00
Ryzen 5 550042% Score
- Up to 56% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 6 years and 10 months newer
- Up to 14% cheaper – $84.00 vs $185.00
- Up to 78% better value for money
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.
LGA1151
Sockethelp
AM4Skylake
Codenamehelp
CezanneDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopHD Graphics 530
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2133 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6400 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 100% faster than the Core i5-6400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 42/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Core i5-6400?expand_more
100% 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 i5-6400 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 Core i5-6400 and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-6400 scores 21/100, 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 Core i5-6400 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 i5-6400 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.
Popular Comparisons
i5-6400 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3Di5-6400 vs Ryzen 7 9700Xi5-6400 vs Ryzen 9 9900Xi5-6400 vs Ryzen 7 7700Xi5-6400 vs Ultra 7 265KFi5-6400 vs Ryzen 7 9850X3Di5-6400 vs Ryzen 5 7600Xi5-6400 vs Ultra 5 245Ki5-6400 vs Ultra 7 270K Plusi5-6400 vs Ryzen 5 8500Gi5-6400 vs Ryzen 5 5600i5-6400 vs Ryzen 5 4500i5-6400 vs i3-13100i5-6400 vs Ryzen 5 7500X3Di5-6400 vs Ultra 5 225i5-6400 vs i5-4590i5-6400 vs i5-4690i5-6400 vs i5-4670i5-6400 vs Ryzen 5 3500XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 9700XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 9 9900XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 7700XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 7 265KFRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 9850X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 7600XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 5 245KRyzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 7 270K PlusRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 8500GRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 5600Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 4500Ryzen 5 5500 vs i3-13100Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 7500X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 5 225Ryzen 5 5500 vs i5-4590Ryzen 5 5500 vs i5-4690Ryzen 5 5500 vs i5-4670Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 3500X