Ryzen 5 5500 vs i5-8260U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8260U
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.66
Ryzen 5 5500
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.21
+162%

Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms Core i5-8260U by a whopping 162% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 5 5500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1288637
Place by popularitynot in top-1001
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data51.90
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency29.4017.78
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date21 August 2019 (5 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$297$159

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-8260U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed1.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s OPIno data
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data180 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °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 i5-8260U 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
SocketFCBGA1528AM4
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 5 5500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-8260U 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+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8260U 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 i5-8260U and Ryzen 5 5500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 620no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 5 5500 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 5 5500 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 5 5500 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 5 5500.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i5-8260U 4.66
Ryzen 5 5500 12.21
+162%

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.

i5-8260U 7398
Ryzen 5 5500 19388
+162%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.66 12.21
Recency 21 August 2019 4 April 2022
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

i5-8260U has 333.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 5500, on the other hand, has a 162% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 5500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-8260U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-8260U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 5500 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-8260U and Ryzen 5 5500, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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