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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-2100 vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Core i3-2100 is much slower than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $42.00 cheaper!

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$44.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 36% cheaper – $44.00 vs $86.00

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$86.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 163% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 3 months newer
Up to 93% better value for money
Up to 36% more expensive – $86.00 vs $44.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-2100

119FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

275FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-2100

330FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

331FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-2100

184FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

212FPS

Overwatch 22023

526FPS

533FPS

357FPS

608FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-2100

575FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

675FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-2100

538FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

645FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i3-2100

182FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

219FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-2100

Ryzen 5 5500

41%

Ryzen 5 5500 ranks 38 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-2100

Ryzen 5 5500

Ryzen 5 5500 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-2100

Ryzen 5 5500

Ryzen 5 5500 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-2100

3 MB

Ryzen 5 5500

16 MB

Ryzen 5 5500 has 13 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-2100

3.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 16% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-2100

Ryzen 5 5500

4.2 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-2100

65W

Ryzen 5 5500

65W

Pricehelp

Core i3-2100

$44.00

Ryzen 5 5500

$86.00

Core i3-2100 is $42.00 cheaper.

Core i3-2100Ryzen 5 5500

LGA1155

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AM4

Sandy Bridge

Codenamehelp

Cezanne

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 2000

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No Integrated Graphics

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-2100 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 1267% faster than the Core i3-2100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 41/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Core i3-2100?expand_more

1267% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-2100 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 5500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 41/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-2100 and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-2100 scores 3/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 41/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-2100 or Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-2100 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500 is the stronger pick at 41/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.