Compare / Core i7-8086K vs Ryzen 5 5500
Core i7-8086K vs Ryzen 5 5500: which is better?
Core i7-8086K and Ryzen 5 5500 perform almost the same in games (4K · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i7-8086K offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i7-8086KValue: Core i7-8086K
Head to head
44%
Gaming performance
44%
56/100
Part score
56/100
232 FPS
Average FPS
232 FPS
≈ $87 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $116
100/100
Value for money
75/100
Specifications
| Core i7-8086K | Ryzen 5 5500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 / 12 |
| Max boost | 5 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2018 | 2022 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i7-8086KRyzen 5 5500
232average FPS
232average FPS