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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-1280P vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Core i7-1280P 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 13% faster on average across 100+ games

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

216FPS

212FPS

649FPS

608FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-1280P

313FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

276FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-1280P

240FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

232FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-1280P

683FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

645FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-1280P

715FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

675FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-1280P

237FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

216FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i7-1280P

238FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

235FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-1280P

55%

Ryzen 5 5500

41%

Core i7-1280P ranks 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-1280P

Ryzen 5 5500

Core i7-1280P has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-1280P

Ryzen 5 5500

Core i7-1280P has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-1280P

24 MB

Ryzen 5 5500

16 MB

Core i7-1280P has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-1280P

1.8 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 100% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-1280P

4.8 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

4.2 GHz

Core i7-1280P boosts 14% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-1280P

28W

Ryzen 5 5500

65W

Core i7-1280P draws 37W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-1280P

Ryzen 5 5500

$84.00

Core i7-1280PRyzen 5 5500

Intel BGA 1744

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AM4

Alder Lake-P

Codenamehelp

Cezanne

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe 96EU

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-1280P or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Core i7-1280P. It's 34% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 55/100 vs 41/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-1280P than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

34% 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 i7-1280P or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Core i7-1280P is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-1280P worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 55/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-1280P and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-1280P scores 55/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 41/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-1280P 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 i7-1280P or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Core i7-1280P is the stronger pick at 55/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.