AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is 204% slower and 284% cheaper than Intel Core Ultra 7 265K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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PRICE$82.99$319
CPU MARK1932958835
VALUE233184
SOCKETAM4LGA 1851
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY297471
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz8 x 3.90 GHz
TURBO4.20 GHz5.50 GHz
THREADS30584907
DATEQ2/2022Q4/2024

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5500

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5500 better than Intel Core Ultra 7 265K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 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 Intel Core Ultra 7 265K efficiency score is 471. So, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K leads by 59%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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