AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
AMD
81 Overall Score
vs
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
PC Server and Parts
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
82 out of 100 high confidence 78 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is widely praised as an excellent budget CPU for AM4 builds, offering great value, low power consumption, and solid performance for 1080p gaming and productivity. Users highlight its compatibility with older motherboards and significant upgrades from older Ryzen chips. However, some note the lack of PCIe 4.0 support and the need for a dedicated GPU, with a few mentioning the stock cooler's thermal performance as a concern.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Low power consumption
- Solid 1080p gaming performance
- Compatible with older AM4 boards
- Significant upgrade from older Ryzen
Cons
- No PCIe 4.0 support
- Requires dedicated GPU
- Stock cooler thermal performance
- No overclocking support
- Not ideal for high-end gaming
Value for money 30
Performance 25
Power efficiency 10
Compatibility 12
Pcie 4 support 3
Stock cooler 6
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | — |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | — |
| Model | 5500 | — |
| Codename | Cezanne | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 7★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | — |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | — |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | — |
| Max Turbo Power | 88★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong efficiency (86th percentile)86th %ile
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong multi thread (68th percentile)
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average efficiency (29th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM40.783score per dollar
vs
PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr0.335score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.
