Intel Core i7-5500U | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-5500U or AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-5500U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-5500U was released in Q1/2015. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Intel Core i 5000U (16) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (14) |
5 | Generation | 4 |
Broadwell U | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-4500U | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
Intel Core i7-6500U | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-5500U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (3.00 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (4.90 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-5500U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.90 GHz |
2.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel HD Graphics 5500 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.95 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
8 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
16 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.2 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 5500 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-5500U supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-5500U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-5500U has a TDP of 15 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 105 W. |
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Intel Core i7-5500U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-5500U has a 4.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X cache has a total of 72.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-5500U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 1168 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | 799 $ |
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Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
Intel HD Graphics 5500 @ 0.95 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5500U
2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
28,577 CB R23 MC @ 153 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-5500U | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
Unknown | Unknown |