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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-6300 vs Ryzen 5 5500

The FX-6300 is much slower than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $43.35 cheaper!

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$40.65View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 20% cheaper – $40.65 vs $84.00

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$84.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 168% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 7 months newer
Up to 122% better value for money
Up to 20% more expensive – $84.00 vs $40.65

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

FX-6300

353FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

608FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-6300

118FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

275FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-6300

184FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

212FPS

Dota 22013

FX-6300

169FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

216FPS

Valorant2020

FX-6300

538FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

645FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-6300

208FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

232FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-6300

330FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

331FPS

Overwatch 22023

FX-6300

527FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

533FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

FX-6300

Ryzen 5 5500

42%

Ryzen 5 5500 ranks 38 points higher.

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Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-6300

8 MB

Ryzen 5 5500

16 MB

Ryzen 5 5500 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-6300

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-6300

4.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

4.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-6300

95W

Ryzen 5 5500

65W

Ryzen 5 5500 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-6300

$40.65

Ryzen 5 5500

$84.00

FX-6300 is $43.35 cheaper.

FX-6300Ryzen 5 5500

AM3+

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AM4

Vishera

Codenamehelp

Cezanne

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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No Integrated Graphics

1866 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-6300 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 950% faster than the FX-6300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 42/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than FX-6300?expand_more

950% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, FX-6300 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 5500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 42/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between FX-6300 and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

Performance: FX-6300 scores 4/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 42/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the FX-6300 or Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the FX-6300 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500 is the stronger pick at 42/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.