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Core i5-8600K vs Ryzen 5 5500H

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Performance score

Core i5-8600K 2017 · 6/6 cores/threads, 95 W
22.45 +3%
Ryzen 5 5500H 2023 · 4/8 cores/threads
21.88

Core i5-8600K is 3% faster than Ryzen 5 5500H by our estimate.

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)

Core i5-8600K
91+10 %

faster than 48% of tested · runs: 4

faster than 19% of tested · runs: 3

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

Overview

Core i5-8600KRyzen 5 5500H
Score (0–100) 22.45 21.88
Ranking position 409 414
Power efficiency (0–100) 12.35 no data
Type Desktop Laptop
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Coffee Lake Zen 3 (Cezanne)
Release date Q4 2017 Q3 2023

Specifications

Core i5-8600KRyzen 5 5500H
Cores 6 4
Threads 6 8
Base clock 3.6 GHz 3.3 GHz
Boost clock 4.3 GHz 4.2 GHz
L2 cache no data 2 MB
L3 cache 9 MB 8 MB
Process node 14 nm no data
Unlocked multiplier yes no
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 630 no
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i5-8600KRyzen 5 5500H
Socket LGA1151 no data
TDP 95 W no data

Memory and PCI Express

Core i5-8600KRyzen 5 5500H
Memory type DDR4-2666 no data
Memory channels 2 no data
Max memory 128 GB no data
PCI Express version 3.0 no data
PCIe lanes 16 no data

Pros and cons

Core i5-8600K

  • more cores: 6 vs 4
  • bigger L3 cache: 9 MB vs 8 MB
  • has integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630)
  • unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Ryzen 5 5500H

  • 18% faster single core
  • more threads: 8 vs 6
  • newer: released in 2023

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