Core i5-1350P vs Ryzen 5 5500GT

CPU

GPU

Core i5-1350P

12 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2023

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Ryzen 5 5500GT

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1350P

12 / 16

18,781

0.0%

18,846

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

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.

Core i5-1350P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 58.7 vs 150.8 PassMark/$ ($320 MSRP vs $125 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5500GT.

Ryzen 5 5500GT

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $195 less on MSRP ($125 MSRP vs $320 MSRP).
✅Delivers 156.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 150.8 vs 58.7 PassMark/$ ($125 MSRP vs $320 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-1350P.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-1350P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (10,500 vs 11,500).
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-1350P moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core i5-1350P

2023

Ryzen 5 5500GT

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $195 less on MSRP ($125 MSRP vs $320 MSRP).
✅Delivers 156.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 150.8 vs 58.7 PassMark/$ ($125 MSRP vs $320 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-1350P.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 58.7 vs 150.8 PassMark/$ ($320 MSRP vs $125 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5500GT.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-1350P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (10,500 vs 11,500).
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-1350P moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-1350P better than Ryzen 5 5500GT?

Yes. Core i5-1350P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 9.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-1350P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1350P is the better fit. You are getting 9.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i5-1350P is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5500GT makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-1350P is 156.0% more expensive on MSRP at $320 MSRP versus $125 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 5500GT is also 156.9% better value on MSRP (150.8 vs 58.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i5-1350P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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.

Core i5-1350P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5500GT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1350P	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	190 FPS	178 FPS
medium	159 FPS	148 FPS
high	133 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	152 FPS
medium	120 FPS	124 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	83 FPS
medium	73 FPS	74 FPS
high	59 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1350P	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	335 FPS	340 FPS
medium	278 FPS	287 FPS
high	231 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	222 FPS
1440p
low	282 FPS	301 FPS
medium	243 FPS	261 FPS
high	208 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	234 FPS
medium	151 FPS	207 FPS
high	142 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	161 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1350P	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	470 FPS	471 FPS
medium	470 FPS	471 FPS
high	470 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	418 FPS
1440p
low	470 FPS	471 FPS
medium	470 FPS	409 FPS
high	470 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	308 FPS
4K
low	470 FPS	339 FPS
medium	470 FPS	287 FPS
high	439 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	192 FPS

Open Core i5-1350P Open Ryzen 5 5500GT

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1350P	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	470 FPS	471 FPS
medium	470 FPS	471 FPS
high	470 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	471 FPS
1440p
low	470 FPS	471 FPS
medium	470 FPS	471 FPS
high	470 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	470 FPS	471 FPS
medium	470 FPS	428 FPS
high	470 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	327 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1350P and Ryzen 5 5500GT

Core i5-1350P

The Core i5-1350P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,781 points. Launch price was $320.

Ryzen 5 5500GT

The Ryzen 5 5500GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year 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 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,846 points. Launch price was $125.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1350P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1350P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-1350P versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500GT — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-1350P (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-1350P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5500GT uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1350P scores 18,781 against the Ryzen 5 5500GT's 18,846 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 5500GT. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11,500 vs 10,500 (9.1% advantage for the Core i5-1350P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,400 vs 1,412, a 51.8% lead for the Core i5-1350P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,000 vs 8,514 (16.1% advantage for the Core i5-1350P). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-1350P vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5500GT.

Feature	Core i5-1350P	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+7%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3.6 GHz+89%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-P (2023)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	18,781	18,846
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,500+10%	10,500
Geekbench 6 Single	2,400+70%	1,412
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,000+17%	8,514

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1350P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5500GT uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Core i5-1350P versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5500GT — the Core i5-1350P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5500GT supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Core i5-1350P) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5500GT) — the Core i5-1350P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Raptor Lake-P (Core i5-1350P) and A520,B450,B550,X470,X570 (Ryzen 5 5500GT).

Feature	Core i5-1350P	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	128 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	28+17%	24

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5500GT has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1350P) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5500GT). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics (80EU) (Core i5-1350P) and Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen 5 5500GT) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1350P targets Gaming, Ryzen 5 5500GT targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-1350P rivals Ryzen 7 6800U; Ryzen 5 5500GT rivals Core i5-12400.

Feature	Core i5-1350P	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-1350P launched at $320 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT debuted at $125. On MSRP ($320 vs $125), the Ryzen 5 5500GT is $195 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-1350P delivers 58.7 pts/$ vs 150.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5500GT — making the Ryzen 5 5500GT the 87.9% better value option.