CPU Compare
Intel Core i9-7960X
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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
Generic CPU rating
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Geekbench CPU (Single-Core)
Geekbench CPU (Multi-Core)
Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i9-7960X and AMD Ryzen 5 5500General
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i9-7960X | Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Skylake | Cezanne |
| Release Date | Oct 2017 | Apr 2022 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | No |
CPU
| Cores | 16 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 32 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.80 | 3.60 |
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 4.20 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 16 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | AM4 |
| TDP | 165 | 65 |