AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
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 7100 2-core LGA 1151
Most buyers are happy with the CPU's performance and price, especially for custom builds. However, there is confusion about whether a heatsink/fan is included, with one buyer disappointed it wasn't. Overall, it's a good value for those who know what they're getting.
Pros
- Fast 4-core processor
- Low power 53 watt
- Great price
- Overclocking potential
- Good for custom builds
Cons
- No heatsink/fan included
- OEM packaging unclear
- Extra cost for cooler
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i3 7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i3 |
| Model | 5500 | 7100 |
| Codename | Cezanne | Kaby Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 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 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 51★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 88★ | 100 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong efficiency (86th percentile)86th %ile
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (75th percentile)
- Strong single thread (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4 offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.