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Processor

Intel Core i7-10700K vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

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Verdict

Intel Core i7-10700K is 11% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i7-10700K leads on 2 parameters, AMD Ryzen 5 5500 on 2.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — AMD. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Key differences

Intel Core i7-10700K

Strengths

  • Cores and threads
  • Gaming performance

Trade-offs

  • Power efficiency
  • Platform freshness

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Strengths

  • Power efficiency
  • Platform freshness

Trade-offs

  • Cores and threads
  • Gaming performance

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    96
    86

  • Cores and threads

    8/16
    6/12

  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    65 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1200 · DDR4
    AM4 · DDR4

  • L3 cache

    16 MB
    16 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i7-10700KAMD Ryzen 5 5500

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i7-10700KSide BAMD Ryzen 5 5500
Performance index96better86
Cores / threads8/16better6/12
Base clock3.8 GHzbetter3.6 GHz
Boost clock5.1 GHzbetter4.2 GHz
L3 cache16 MB16 MB
Power draw (TDP)125 W65 Wbetter
SocketLGA1200AM4
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Process nodeIntel 14 nmTSMC 7 nm
ReleasedQ2 2020Q2 2022

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