Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 5800HS

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 5500

2022

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800HS across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,311 vs 19,512).
❌Launch MSRP is still $159 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5800HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 5800HS

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.4% higher average FPS across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 5 5500

2022

Ryzen 7 5800HS

2021

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.4% higher average FPS across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800HS across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,311 vs 19,512).
❌Launch MSRP is still $159 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5800HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5800HS better than Ryzen 5 5500?

Yes. Ryzen 7 5800HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 14.4% average FPS lead across 36 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 5800HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 14.4% more average FPS across 36 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5800HS is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 5800HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5500 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 5800HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and it gives you a 14.4% average FPS lead across 36 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 5500 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (121.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 5500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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 5500 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	181 FPS	183 FPS
medium	150 FPS	150 FPS
high	120 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	155 FPS
medium	124 FPS	125 FPS
high	98 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	87 FPS
medium	61 FPS	76 FPS
high	48 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	329 FPS	488 FPS
medium	285 FPS	421 FPS
high	254 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	315 FPS
1440p
low	291 FPS	457 FPS
medium	258 FPS	381 FPS
high	233 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	279 FPS
4K
low	229 FPS	326 FPS
medium	206 FPS	280 FPS
high	189 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	221 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	483 FPS	488 FPS
medium	483 FPS	488 FPS
high	483 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	406 FPS	488 FPS
1440p
low	483 FPS	488 FPS
medium	411 FPS	488 FPS
high	361 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	469 FPS
medium	285 FPS	397 FPS
high	248 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	483 FPS	488 FPS
medium	483 FPS	488 FPS
high	483 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	483 FPS	488 FPS
1440p
low	483 FPS	488 FPS
medium	483 FPS	488 FPS
high	483 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	440 FPS
4K
low	448 FPS	473 FPS
medium	404 FPS	422 FPS
high	360 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	315 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 7 5800HS

Ryzen 5 5500

The Ryzen 5 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,311 points. Launch price was $159.

Ryzen 7 5800HS

The Ryzen 7 5800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,512 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5500 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800HS — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800HS (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500 uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800HS uses Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500 scores 19,311 against the Ryzen 7 5800HS's 19,512 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800HS. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5500 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5800HS.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 5800HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+29%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	19,311	19,512+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.