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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-10920X vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Core i9-10920X is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $766.95 more expensive!

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Up to 10% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 6 months newer
Available for $83.00

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 i9-10920X

249FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

273FPS

Minecraft2011

648FPS

673FPS

575FPS

605FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-10920X

209FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

212FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-10920X

619FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

642FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-10920X

203FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

215FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i9-10920X

212FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

218FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-10920X

329FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

331FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i9-10920X

38%

Ryzen 5 5500

43%

Ryzen 5 5500 ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-10920X

Ryzen 5 5500

Core i9-10920X has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-10920X

Ryzen 5 5500

Core i9-10920X has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-10920X

19.25 MB

Ryzen 5 5500

16 MB

Core i9-10920X has 3.25 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-10920X

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-10920X

4.8 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

4.2 GHz

Core i9-10920X boosts 14% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-10920X

165W

Ryzen 5 5500

65W

Ryzen 5 5500 draws 100W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-10920X

$849.95

Ryzen 5 5500

$83.00

Ryzen 5 5500 is $766.95 cheaper.

Core i9-10920XRyzen 5 5500

LGA2066

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AM4

Cascade Lake-X

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Cezanne

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR4

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10920X or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 13% faster than the Core i9-10920X on average across 100+ games, scoring 43/100 vs 38/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Core i9-10920X?expand_more

13% 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 i9-10920X 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 43/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-10920X and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-10920X scores 38/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 43/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-10920X 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 i9-10920X or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500 is the stronger pick at 43/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.