AMD Ryzen 9 5900 vs Intel Core i5-7500 Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and Intel Core i5-7500 Processor are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 66/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability.

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 5900

66
Gaming score / 100
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Intel

Intel Core i5-7500 Processor

66
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Ryzen 9 5900Intel Core i5-7500 Processor
Gaming score66/10066/100
Cores / Threads12 / 244 / 4
Boost clock4.70 GHz3.80 GHz
TDP65 W65 W
SocketAM4-
MSRP$259.00-

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 vs Intel Core i5-7500 Processor: which should you buy?

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and Intel Core i5-7500 Processor are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 66/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 better than the Intel Core i5-7500 Processor?
They are evenly matched (66/100 each).

Should I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 or the Intel Core i5-7500 Processor?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Ryzen 9 5900. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i5-7500 Processor can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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