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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-5600U vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i7-5600U is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 54% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 8 months newer

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 i7-5600U

162FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

237FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-5600U

212FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

224FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-5600U

174FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

198FPS

Overwatch 22023

516FPS

524FPS

446FPS

560FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-5600U

553FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

609FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-5600U

195FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

207FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-5600U

324FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

328FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-5600U

22%

Ryzen 5 3500X

35%

Ryzen 5 3500X ranks 13 points higher.

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Core i7-5600U

Ryzen 5 3500X

Ryzen 5 3500X has 4 more cores.

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Core i7-5600U

Ryzen 5 3500X

Ryzen 5 3500X has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-5600U

4 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 28 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-5600U

2.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 38% higher base clock.

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Core i7-5600U

3.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X boosts 28% higher.

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Core i7-5600U

15W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Core i7-5600U draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-5600U

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Core i7-5600URyzen 5 3500X

Intel BGA 1168

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AM4

Broadwell-U

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Matisse

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD 5500

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No Integrated Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-5600U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 59% faster than the Core i7-5600U on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Core i7-5600U?expand_more

59% 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 i7-5600U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 35/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-5600U and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-5600U scores 22/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-5600U or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 i7-5600U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.