Core i5-6500 vs Ryzen 3 2200G
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (25 vs 25).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-6500 65 W, Ryzen 3 2200G 65 W.
- Age: the Ryzen 3 2200G is 3 years newer (2018 vs 2015).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-6500 | Ryzen 3 2200G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 25 | 25 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | AMD Ryzen 2000 |
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |