Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

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

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 121.5 vs 51.3 PassMark/$ ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,342 vs 19,311).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 51.3 vs 121.5 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 5500

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 121.5 vs 51.3 PassMark/$ ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,342 vs 19,311).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 51.3 vs 121.5 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5500 better than Ryzen 7 PRO 2700?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5500 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 25.9% better PassMark, 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, Ryzen 5 5500 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5500 is the better fit. You are getting 25.9% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 5500 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5500 is $140 cheaper on MSRP at $159 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 136.7% better value on MSRP (121.5 vs 51.3 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play 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 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 PRO 2700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	181 FPS	176 FPS
medium	150 FPS	154 FPS
high	120 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	145 FPS
medium	124 FPS	122 FPS
high	98 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	66 FPS
medium	61 FPS	59 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	329 FPS	336 FPS
medium	285 FPS	297 FPS
high	254 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	291 FPS	307 FPS
medium	258 FPS	278 FPS
high	233 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	229 FPS	225 FPS
medium	206 FPS	207 FPS
high	189 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	168 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	483 FPS	384 FPS
medium	483 FPS	384 FPS
high	483 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	406 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	483 FPS	384 FPS
medium	411 FPS	384 FPS
high	361 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	384 FPS
medium	285 FPS	319 FPS
high	248 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	483 FPS	384 FPS
medium	483 FPS	384 FPS
high	483 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	483 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	483 FPS	384 FPS
medium	483 FPS	384 FPS
high	483 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	448 FPS	384 FPS
medium	404 FPS	384 FPS
high	360 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	332 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

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 PRO 2700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,342 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5500 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5500 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500 uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500 scores 19,311 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700's 15,342 — a 22.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 5500. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5500 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+2%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm-42%	12 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	19,311+26%	15,342

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5500) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5500 targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5500 launched at $159 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 debuted at $299. On MSRP ($159 vs $299), the Ryzen 5 5500 is $140 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5500 delivers 121.5 pts/$ vs 51.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 — making the Ryzen 5 5500 the 81.2% better value option.