AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA1155
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is widely praised as an excellent budget CPU for AM4 builds, offering great value, low power consumption, and solid performance for 1080p gaming and productivity. Users highlight its compatibility with older motherboards and significant upgrades from older Ryzen chips. However, some note the lack of PCIe 4.0 support and the need for a dedicated GPU, with a few mentioning the stock cooler's thermal performance as a concern.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Low power consumption
- Solid 1080p gaming performance
- Compatible with older AM4 boards
- Significant upgrade from older Ryzen
Cons
- No PCIe 4.0 support
- Requires dedicated GPU
- Stock cooler thermal performance
- No overclocking support
- Not ideal for high-end gaming
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA1155
This budget Intel Core i3-3220 processor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its performance for everyday tasks, gaming, and media center use. It runs cool, offers great value for money, and handles demanding applications surprisingly well for a dual-core. Some users note the stock cooler feels flimsy, but it performs adequately. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget builds.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Runs cool
- Good gaming performance
- Handles media center tasks
- Efficient power consumption
Cons
- Stock cooler feels flimsy
- Not for heavy gaming
- Requires LGA 1155 motherboard
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i3 3220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i3 |
| Model | 5500 | 3220 |
| Codename | Cezanne | Ivy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 22 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3★ | 0.5 |
| L3 Cache | 16★ | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 55★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 88★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong efficiency (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA1155
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.