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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 5500 vs Xeon E5530

The Ryzen 5 5500 is much faster than the Xeon E5530 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 159% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 13 years and 2 months newer
  • Up to 233% cheaper$84.00 vs $530
  • Up to 762% better value for money
  • Up to 233% more expensive$530 vs $84.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 5500 ranks 37 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
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Xeon E5530
2.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 50% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Xeon E5530
2.666 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 boosts 58% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 draws 15W less power.

Pricehelp
AM4
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LGA1366
Cezanne
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Gainestown
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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1066 MHz (DDR3)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 5500 or Xeon E5530?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 1233% faster than the Xeon E5530 on average across 100+ games, scoring 40/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Xeon E5530?expand_more
1233% 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 Xeon E5530?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 40/100 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 Xeon E5530?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 5500 scores 40/100, Xeon E5530 scores 3/100. 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 Xeon E5530 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 Xeon E5530?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500 is the stronger pick at 40/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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