AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i5-10600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Core i5-10600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is 26% faster and 67% cheaper than Intel Core i5-10600K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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PRICE$82.99$138.99
CPU MARK1932914344
VALUE233103
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY297115
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz6 x 4.10 GHz
TURBO4.20 GHz4.80 GHz
THREADS30582923
DATEQ2/2022Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5500

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600K

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5500 better than Intel Core i5-10600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-10600K by 56%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is more 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 Intel Core i5-10600K efficiency score is 115. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 leads by 61%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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