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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-2820QM vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Core i7-2820QM is much slower 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 153% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 5 months newer
Available for $81.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i7-2820QM

123FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

275FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-2820QM

575FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

675FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-2820QM

185FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

212FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-2820QM

329FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

331FPS

Valorant2020

539FPS

644FPS

365FPS

607FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-2820QM

525FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

533FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i7-2820QM

248FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

235FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-2820QM

11%

Ryzen 5 5500

42%

Ryzen 5 5500 ranks 31 points higher.

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Core i7-2820QM

Ryzen 5 5500

Ryzen 5 5500 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-2820QM

Ryzen 5 5500

Ryzen 5 5500 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-2820QM

8 MB

Ryzen 5 5500

16 MB

Ryzen 5 5500 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-2820QM

2.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 57% higher base clock.

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Core i7-2820QM

3.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

4.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 boosts 24% higher.

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Core i7-2820QM

45W

Ryzen 5 5500

65W

Core i7-2820QM draws 20W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-2820QM

Ryzen 5 5500

$81.00

Core i7-2820QMRyzen 5 5500

LGAG2 (988B)

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AM4

Sandy Bridge

Codenamehelp

Cezanne

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD 3000

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No Integrated Graphics

unknown

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-2820QM or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 282% faster than the Core i7-2820QM on average across 100+ games, scoring 42/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Core i7-2820QM?expand_more

282% 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 i7-2820QM 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 i7-2820QM and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-2820QM scores 11/100, 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 i7-2820QM 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 i7-2820QM 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.