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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms Core i7-2720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 4109 days newer than Core i7-2720QM.
Advantages of Core i7-2720QM
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - 45 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Ryzen 5 5500
- Performs up to 21% better in Alan Wake 2 than Core i7-2720QM - 120 vs 99 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2720QM - 12 vs 8 threads
Alan Wake 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
FPS
120
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
100%
Price, $
$83.47
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-2720QM
Mobile • Jan 3rd, 2011
Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-2720QM | vs | Ryzen 5 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel BGA 1224 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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