Ryzen 5 5500U vs Core i7-9700E
Ryzen 5 5500U
Core i7-9700E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Ryzen 5 5500U is positioned at rank #73 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5500U
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500U | Core i7-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500U | Core i7-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 5500U and Core i7-9700E
Ryzen 5 5500U
The Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,736 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-9700E
The Core i7-9700E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,575 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5500U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-9700E offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9700E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500U versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-9700E — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700E (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500U uses the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-9700E uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500U scores 12,736 against the Core i7-9700E's 12,575 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 5500U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 6,900 vs 6,800 (1.5% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5500U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,100 vs 1,172, a 6.3% lead for the Core i7-9700E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,200 vs 6,802 (26.7% advantage for the Core i7-9700E). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5500U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700E.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500U | Core i7-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 12,736+1% | 12,575 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 6,900+1% | 6,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,100 | 1,172+7% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,200 | 6,802+31% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5500U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9700E uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4 3200 MHz on the Ryzen 5 5500U versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9700E — the Ryzen 5 5500U supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-9700E 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: 12 (Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 16 (Core i7-9700E) — the Core i7-9700E offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP6 (Ryzen 5 5500U) and H310,B360,H370,Q370,Z370,Z390 (Core i7-9700E).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500U | Core i7-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4 3200 MHz | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Ryzen 5 5500U) vs Yes (Core i7-9700E). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7) (Ryzen 5 5500U) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5500U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500U | Core i7-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7) | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | Yes |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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