AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i9-10900

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Core i9-10900 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is 3% slower and 421% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10900.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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PRICE$82.99$432.77
CPU MARK1932919849
VALUE23346
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY297305
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz10 x 2.80 GHz
TURBO4.20 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS30583031
DATEQ2/2022Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5500

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10900

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5500 better than Intel Core i9-10900?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900 by 80%.


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 Intel Core i9-10900 efficiency score is 305. So, the Intel Core i9-10900 leads by 3%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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