Ryzen 5 5500 vs Core i5-1250P
Ryzen 5 5500
Core i5-1250P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5500
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1250P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500 | Core i5-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500 | Core i5-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5500 and Core i5-1250P
Ryzen 5 5500
The Ryzen 5 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,311 points. Launch price was $159.
Core i5-1250P
The Core i5-1250P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,167 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5500 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1250P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-1250P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1250P — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-1250P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500 uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-1250P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500 scores 19,311 against the Core i5-1250P's 19,167 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5500. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5500 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1250P.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500 | Core i5-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+112% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Alder Lake-P (2022) |
| PassMark | 19,311 | 19,167 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,785 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,420 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1250P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5500 versus DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-1250P — the Core i5-1250P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5500 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 5500) vs 20 (Core i5-1250P) — the Ryzen 5 5500 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series (Ryzen 5 5500) and BGA1744 (Core i5-1250P).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500 | Core i5-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 5500 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i5-1250P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5500) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1250P). The Core i5-1250P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Ryzen 5 5500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5500 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500 | Core i5-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU) |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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