AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is 11% slower and 41% cheaper than AMD Ryzen 5 5600.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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PRICE$82.99$116.98
CPU MARK1932921540
VALUE233184
SOCKETAM4AM4
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY297331
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz6 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO4.20 GHz4.40 GHz
THREADS30583256
DATEQ2/2022Q2/2022

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Is AMD Ryzen 5 5500 better than AMD Ryzen 5 5600?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers a better deal than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 by 21%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 19329. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 297. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 efficiency score is 331. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 leads by 11%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.