Ryzen 5 5600X vs Pentium 8500

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Pentium 8500

5 Cores6 Thrd9 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 / 12

21,845

+653.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Pentium 8500

5 / 6

2,900

0.0%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 8500

#979

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2023%

#980

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1994%

#981

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1830%

#982

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1822%

#983

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1805%

#985

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1743%

#986

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1672%

#987

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1669%

#988

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1624%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

99%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

99%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

97%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

97%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 5600X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium 8500 in both compute-intensive tasks (153.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Pentium 8500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($135)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 5600X leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 33% cheaper ($135 vs $200) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Pentium 8500
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1016%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($135)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Pentium 8500 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Pentium 8500

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

Pentium 8500

The Pentium 8500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,900 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Pentium 8500 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 4.4 GHz on the Pentium 8500 — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Pentium 8500 uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Pentium 8500's 2,900 — a 153.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 8 MB (total) on the Pentium 8500.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Pentium 8500
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+20%	5 / 6
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+5%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+270%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Alder Lake-U (2022)
PassMark	21,845+653%	2,900
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,250
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,100

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Pentium 8500 uses FCBGA1781 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus LPDDR5-5200 on the Pentium 8500 — the Pentium 8500 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X) vs 14 (Pentium 8500) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X) and SoC (Pentium 8500).

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Pentium 8500
Socket	AM4	FCBGA1781
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	LPDDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	24+71%	14

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium 8500). The Pentium 8500 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop, Pentium 8500 targets Entry Level Laptop.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Pentium 8500
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Desktop	Entry Level Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Pentium 8500 debuted at $200. At current prices ($135 vs $200), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 14.5 pts/$ for the Pentium 8500 — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 167.1% better value option.