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Core i9-10900KF vs Ryzen 5 5500

Core i9-10900KF vs Ryzen 5 5500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-10900KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $292.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $83.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

Core i9-10900KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $292.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $83.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 704 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900KF.

Advantages of Core i9-10900KF

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - 20 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5500

  • Performs up to 1% better in Halo Infinite than Core i9-10900KF - 166 vs 164 FPS
  • Up to 71% cheaper than Core i9-10900KF - $83.47 vs $292.57
  • Up to 72% better value when playing Halo Infinite than Core i9-10900KF - $0.50 vs $1.78 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

164

99%

Value, $/FPS

$1.78/FPS

28%

Price, $

$292.57

28%

Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $292.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

166

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.5/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

Buy for $83.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo
Core i9-10900KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1763

94%

Multi-Core

9154

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1871

100%

Multi-Core

7692

84%

Intel Core i9-10900KF Logo

Core i9-10900KF

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo

Ryzen 5 5500

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Comet LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores6
20
Threads12
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0x
Multiplier36.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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