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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Intel Core i5-6500
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
SysReqs Overall Score
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Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Core i5-6500General
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Ryzen 9 5900X | Core i5-6500 |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Vermeer | Skylake |
| Release Date | Nov 2020 | Sep 2015 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | No |
CPU
| Cores | 12 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 24 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.70 | 3.20 |
| Turbo Clock | 4.80 | 0.00 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 6 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 7 nm | 14 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| TDP | 105 | 65 |