Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen 7 5800X vs Ryzen 5 5500
The Ryzen 7 5800X is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $134.95 more expensive!
Ryzen 7 5800X51% Score
- Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 182% more expensive – $218.95 vs $84.00
Ryzen 5 550042% Score
- Is 1 year and 5 months newer
- Up to 182% cheaper – $84.00 vs $218.95
- Up to 148% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 5800X or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X. It's 21% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 42/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 5800X than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
21% 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, Ryzen 7 5800X or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 5800X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 51/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 5800X scores 51/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 42/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 5800X 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 Ryzen 7 5800X or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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