Ryzen 5 5500 vs i5-3337U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3337U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.32
Ryzen 5 5500
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.21
+825%

Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms Core i5-3337U by a whopping 825% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3337U and Ryzen 5 5500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2252626
Place by popularitynot in top-1001
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data48.98
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency7.3517.78
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date1 January 2013 (11 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$159

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3337U and Ryzen 5 5500 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed1.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm
Die size118 mm2180 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3337U and Ryzen 5 5500 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1023AM4
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3337U and Ryzen 5 5500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-3337U and Ryzen 5 5500 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3337U and Ryzen 5 5500 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3337U and Ryzen 5 5500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3337U and Ryzen 5 5500 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3337U and Ryzen 5 5500.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-3337U 1.32
Ryzen 5 5500 12.21
+825%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-3337U 2094
Ryzen 5 5500 19396
+826%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-3337U 400
Ryzen 5 5500 1877
+369%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-3337U 799
Ryzen 5 5500 7694
+863%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.32 12.21
Recency 1 January 2013 4 April 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 65 Watt

i5-3337U has 282.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 5500, on the other hand, has a 825% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 5500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3337U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-3337U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 5500 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3337U and Ryzen 5 5500, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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