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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H

The Ryzen 5 5500 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $84.00
  • Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 month newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H ranks 9 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 12% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H boosts 12% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H draws 20W less power.

AM4
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FP7
Cezanne
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Rembrandt
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 680M
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
4800 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 5500 or Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. It's 22% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 41/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
22% 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, Ryzen 5 5500 or Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 50/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 5500 scores 41/100, Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 5500 or Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 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 Ryzen 5 5500 or Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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