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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 9 5900HS

The Ryzen 5 5500 is slightly faster than the Ryzen 9 5900HS on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 3 months newer
  • Available for $84.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 5900HS ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 5900HS has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 5900HS has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 20% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 5900HS boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 5900HS draws 30W less power.

AM4
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FP6
Cezanne
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Cezanne
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Vega 8
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
4266 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 5500 or Ryzen 9 5900HS?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 12% faster than the Ryzen 9 5900HS on average across 100+ games, scoring 43/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Ryzen 9 5900HS?expand_more
12% 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 9 5900HS?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 Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 9 5900HS?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 5500 scores 43/100, Ryzen 9 5900HS scores 48/100. 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 9 5900HS 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 9 5900HS?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.

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