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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-10900F vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Core i9-10900F is slightly 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 192% more expensive – $464 vs $84.00

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Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 11 months newer
Up to 192% cheaper – $84.00 vs $464
Up to 207% better value for money

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

210FPS

212FPS

592FPS

608FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i9-10900F

262FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

276FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i9-10900F

229FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

232FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-10900F

632FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

645FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-10900F

661FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

675FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-10900F

209FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

216FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i9-10900F

234FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

235FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i9-10900F

38%

Ryzen 5 5500

41%

Ryzen 5 5500 ranks 3 points higher.

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Core i9-10900F

Ryzen 5 5500

Core i9-10900F has 4 more cores.

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Core i9-10900F

Ryzen 5 5500

Core i9-10900F has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-10900F

20 MB

Ryzen 5 5500

16 MB

Core i9-10900F has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i9-10900F

2.8 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 29% higher base clock.

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Core i9-10900F

5.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

4.2 GHz

Core i9-10900F boosts 24% higher.

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Core i9-10900F

65W

Ryzen 5 5500

65W

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Core i9-10900F

Ryzen 5 5500

$84.00

Core i9-10900FRyzen 5 5500

LGA1200

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AM4

Comet Lake

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Cezanne

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10900F or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 8% faster than the Core i9-10900F on average across 100+ games, scoring 41/100 vs 38/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Core i9-10900F?expand_more

8% 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 i9-10900F 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 41/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-10900F and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-10900F scores 38/100, 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 i9-10900F 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 i9-10900F or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500 is the stronger pick at 41/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.