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Core i5-6500 vs Ryzen 3 3200G

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Performance score

Core i5-6500 2015 · 4/4 cores/threads, 65 W
15.42
Ryzen 3 3200G 2019 · 4/4 cores/threads, 65 W
16.30 +6%

By our estimate, Ryzen 3 3200G beats Core i5-6500 by 6%.

Different sockets (LGA1151 and AM4) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 24% of tested · runs: 16

faster than 23% of tested · runs: 7

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core i5-6500Ryzen 3 3200G
Score (0–100) 15.42 16.3
Ranking position 470 465
Power efficiency (0–100) 12.4 13.11
Type Desktop Desktop
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Skylake Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)
Release date Q3 2015 2019-07-07

Specifications

Core i5-6500Ryzen 3 3200G
Cores 4 4
Threads 4 4
Base clock 3.2 GHz 3.6 GHz
Boost clock 3.6 GHz 4 GHz
L2 cache no data 2 MB
L3 cache 6 MB 4 MB
Process node 14 nm 12 nm
Unlocked multiplier no yes
Integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 530 Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i5-6500Ryzen 3 3200G
Socket LGA1151 AM4
TDP 65 W 65 W

Memory and PCI Express

Core i5-6500Ryzen 3 3200G
Memory type DDR4-1866/2133 DDR4-2933
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory 64 GB no data
PCI Express version 3.0 3.0
PCIe lanes 16 no data

Pros and cons

Core i5-6500

  • bigger L3 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB

Ryzen 3 3200G

  • 6% higher overall score
  • 5% faster single core
  • newer: released in 2019
  • unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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