Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 5 5500

≈48% higher est. score

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K ≈ ₹26,800 today · 2024 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 ≈ ₹10,000 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core Ultra 7 265K scores about 48% higher than Ryzen 5 5500 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 5500 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1851 with DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

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Core Ultra 7 265K Ryzen 5 5500

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core Ultra 7 265K

48% higher estimated gaming score
14 more cores (20 vs 6)
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Why pick Ryzen 5 5500

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
Comes with a cooler (Wraith Stealth); Core Ultra 7 265K needs one bought separately
About ₹16,800 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core Ultra 7 265K	Ryzen 5 5500
Architecture	Lion Cove + Skymont	Zen 3
Code name	Arrow Lake	Cezanne
Process	TSMC N3B	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	20	6
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 12E	6P
Threads	20	12
Boost clock	5.5 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base clock	3.9 GHz	3.6 GHz
L2 cache	36 MB	3 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	16 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1851	AM4
Memory	DDR5	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR5-6400	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 3.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	—
Released	2024-10-24	2022-04-04
Price today (≈)	₹26,800	₹10,000

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 7 265K better than Ryzen 5 5500?

Core Ultra 7 265K scores about 48% higher than Ryzen 5 5500 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 5500 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1851 with DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core Ultra 7 265K or Ryzen 5 5500?

Ryzen 5 5500 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core Ultra 7 265K.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 7 265K or Ryzen 5 5500?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 5500 gives more estimated performance for the money than Core Ultra 7 265K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core Ultra 7 265K and Ryzen 5 5500 use the same motherboard?

No. Core Ultra 7 265K uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 5500 uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.