Ryzen 5 5500 vs i9-7980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7980XE
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.90
+54.8%
Ryzen 5 5500
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.21

Core i9-7980XE outperforms Ryzen 5 5500 by an impressive 55% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen 5 5500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking316637
Place by popularitynot in top-1001
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.9951.90
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.8417.78
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999$159

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 5500 has 1636% better value for money than i9-7980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7980XE 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3612
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size484 mm2180 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °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 i9-7980XE 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066AM4
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen 5 5500 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen 5 5500 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen 5 5500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen 5 5500.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes44no 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.

i9-7980XE 18.90
+54.8%
Ryzen 5 5500 12.21

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.

i9-7980XE 30020
+54.8%
Ryzen 5 5500 19388

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.

i9-7980XE 1445
Ryzen 5 5500 1876
+29.8%

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.

i9-7980XE 11242
+46.2%
Ryzen 5 5500 7690

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.90 12.21
Recency 1 September 2017 4 April 2022
Physical cores 18 6
Threads 36 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 65 Watt

i9-7980XE has a 54.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5500, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5500 in performance tests.


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