Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) and AMD Ryzen 5 5500. Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Type Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA2066 Socket Socket AM4
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 7 nm
Thermal Design Power 112 W 65 W
Thermal Specification - 90 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 3.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 -
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 -
Architecture Features Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel Optane Memory Supported AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium, AMD StoreMI Technology, "Zen 3" Core Architecture
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Number of Threads 4 threads 12 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
Cache Memory Details L3 - Smart Cache - 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
L2 - 3 MB
L1 - 384 KB
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Included Accessories - AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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