Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 9 3900X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (44 vs 43).
- Cores: Ryzen 9 3900X has 12 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Ryzen 5 5500 65 W, Ryzen 9 3900X 105 W; the Ryzen 5 5500 delivers 65% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 5500 is 3 years newer (2022 vs 2019).
- Platform: both use socket AM4.
Specs
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5500 | Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 44 | 43 |
| Brand / series | AMD Ryzen 5000 | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Cores | 6 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 105 W |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |