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AMD

Ryzen 5 5500

VS
AMD

Ryzen 9 9950X

Specifications

SpecRyzen 5 5500Ryzen 9 9950X
Performance
Total Cores616+62%
Threads1232+62%
Boost Clock4.2 GHz5.7 GHz+26%
Base Clock3.6 GHz4.3 GHz+16%
Cache
L3 Cache16 MB64 MB+75%
Platform
SocketAM4AM5
ArchitectureVermeerGranite Ridge
Max Memory128 GB192 GB+33%
Power
TDP65W+62%170W
Features
Cooler IncludedYesNo
Integrated GraphicsNoneRadeon
Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins in 6 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is L3 Cache (300% better). The Ryzen 5 5500 wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in TDP (62% better).

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