Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) and AMD Ryzen 5 5500. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare overall performance, cache sizes, RAM, power efficiency, architecture, but also other key features of both processors and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the processor that best fits your needs and expectations.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Type Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA2011-v3 Socket Socket AM4
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 7 nm
Thermal Design Power 140 W 65 W
Thermal Specification - 90 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 3.0
PCI Express Lanes Qty 28 -
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Smart Response Technology AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium, AMD StoreMI Technology, "Zen 3" Core Architecture
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Number of Threads 12 threads 12 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 3.4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 15 MB 16 MB
Cache Memory Details 15 MB L3 - 16 MB
L2 - 3 MB
L1 - 384 KB
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Included Accessories - AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
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