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Core i5-6500TE vs Ryzen 7 3700X

Core i5-6500TE vs Ryzen 7 3700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-6500TE

2.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-6500TE Quad-core (4 Core) 2.3GHz Processor Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack Model CM8066201938000

Buy for $177.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 239 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Core i5-6500TE

2.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-6500TE Quad-core (4 Core) 2.3GHz Processor Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack Model CM8066201938000

Buy for $177.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 239 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 3700X outperforms the more expensive Core i5-6500TE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 3700X is 1365 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-6500TE.

Advantages of Core i5-6500TE

  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 3700X - 35 vs 65 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 3700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Performs up to 2% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-6500TE - 166 vs 162 FPS
  • Up to 27% cheaper than Core i5-6500TE - $129.29 vs $177.59
  • Up to 29% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i5-6500TE - $0.78 vs $1.10 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500TE - 16 vs 4 threads
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Core i5-6500TE

Desktop • Oct 11th, 2015


FPS

162

98%

Value, $/FPS

$1.1/FPS

71%

Price, $

$177.59

72%

Intel Core i5 i5-6500TE Quad-core (4 Core) 2.3GHz Processor Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack Model CM8066201938000

Buy for $177.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 239 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

166

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.78/FPS

100%

Price, $

$129.29

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for $129.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Core i5-6500TE

Desktop • Oct 11th, 2015

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Core i5-6500TE

Desktop • Oct 11th, 2015


Single-Core

1118

68%

Multi-Core

3081

38%

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1654

100%

Multi-Core

8102

100%

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo

Core i5-6500TE

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo

Ryzen 7 3700X

Oct 11th, 2015Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
SkylakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
2.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
35 W
TDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
23.0xMultiplier
36.0x
HD Graphics 530
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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