Core i5-6500 vs Ryzen 5 1400
The Ryzen 5 1400 is about 4% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 1400 is 4% faster (26 vs 25).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-6500 65 W, Ryzen 5 1400 65 W.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 1400 is 2 years newer (2017 vs 2015).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-6500 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 25 | 26 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |