Product Comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G vs Intel Core i5-6500


General Specifications
Brand
AMD
Intel
Model
Ryzen 3 2200G
Core i5-6500
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Designed for a high-performance computing experience, the Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core AM4 Processor from AMD has a base clock speed of 3.5 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.7 GHz.
With intelligent performance that accelerates in response to demanding tasks, such as playing games and editing photos, the Intel Core i5 processor moves faster when you do. The Intel Core i5 processor automatically allocates processing power where it's needed most.
Package Size
Height
5.5 in.
4.7 in.
Depth
5.4 in.
3.1 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
1.1 lbs.
Width
4.4 in.
Details
Socket
AM4
FCLGA1151
Lithography
14 nm
14 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Raven Ridge
Skylake
What customers say about "Details"
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Processor with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
  • I like the fact that this processor uses the AM4 socket which makes it nice and easy to upgrade.
  • Works well with an AM4 socket ASRock motherboard.
  • Works great on ASRock B450M PRO4 AM4 motherboard.
  • Would recommend this product. Works right out of the box on AM4 boards.
  • Not all AM4 motherboards are ready for this next gen CPU.
Intel Core i5-6500 Desktop Processor
  • It was easy to install. Great socket type.
  • Works well, was easy to install.
  • This thing flies. Love it. Easy install.
  • Easy to install and easy to install the cooling fan.
  • Installation for both cpu and fan was easy.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Threads
4
4
Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.6 GHz
Max TDP
65 W
65 W
Max Temperature
95 °C
71 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Processor with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
  • Good core speeds (overclock isn't even necessary).
  • Good speed and performance for the price.
  • 4 cores with relatively high clock speeds (3.7Ghz).
  • Fast and more then enough for every day usage.
  • Installed and worked. Great speed for a working desktop.
Intel Core i5-6500 Desktop Processor
  • I got this one for my gaming PC. Pretty fast!
  • It's super fast in its processing and can handle anything I throw at it with ease.
  • Super fast and great price! You can run many games without even using a video card with this guy!
  • Good CPU with amazing power efficiency.
  • Super fast CPU and the 530 integrated graphic unit is pretty powerful.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
384 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
2000 kB
1000 kB
L3 Cache Size
4000 kB
6000 kB
Max Memory Size
64 GB
64 GB
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
43.71 GB/s
34.1 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Processor with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
  • Don't forget to get "dual channel" memory for best performance.
  • Gaming on mid settings 1080P great with 3200Mhz memory.
  • I put the GSkill Ripjaw V memory in it. Running on ASUS motherboard.
  • Plays Minecraft just fine. Great memory support. I like it.
  • Memory issues with 4 sticks of high speed memory.
Intel Core i5-6500 Desktop Processor
  • I paired this with an intel 7600p m2 ssd for my boot drive and 16gb of 3000Mhz ram. This PC is super fast!
  • Excellent processor. Good memory compatibility.
  • Fast and runs the games I throw at it. Works well with DDR4 memory.
  • I hooked this up with an MSI gaming 3 motherboard and 16GB of Corsair 3200Mhz memory. The system is like night and day.
  • Excellent processor performance. Good cache size.
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
12
12
Graphics Output
DP/HDMI
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1100 MHz
1050 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
300 MHz
350 MHz
Processor Graphics
Radeon Vega 8
Intel HD Graphics 530
Graphics Video Max Memory
64 GB
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
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