FPSVersusCore i5-6500 vs Ryzen 5 1500X
Performance score
Ryzen 5 1500X is 3% faster than Core i5-6500 by our estimate.
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.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i5-6500 | Ryzen 5 1500X | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 15.42 | 15.9 |
| Ranking position | 470 | 469 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 12.4 | 12.78 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Skylake | Zen (Summit Ridge) |
| Release date | Q3 2015 | 2017-04-11 |
Specifications
| Core i5-6500 | Ryzen 5 1500X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | no data | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | yes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | no |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i5-6500 | Ryzen 5 1500X | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i5-6500 | Ryzen 5 1500X | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-1866/2133 | DDR4-2667 |
| 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
- 8% faster single core
- has integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530)
Ryzen 5 1500X
- 3% higher overall score
- more threads: 8 vs 4
- bigger L3 cache: 16 MB vs 6 MB
- newer: released in 2017
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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