AMD Ryzen 5 1600 vs Intel Core i3-10105
20.8Single-core35.3
30Multi-core26.1
38.6Gamingspec-based26.9
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 16004 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10105
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 29.4 against 29.1 for Intel Core i3-10105. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 1600 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Stronger multi-core score: 30 vs 26
- 167% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 6 MB
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- 48% higher PassMark: 12,242 vs 8,284
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10105
- Stronger single-core score: 35 vs 21
- 26% higher PassMark (single thread): 2,607 vs 2,063
- 22% higher Boost clock: 4.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- 16% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $134 vs $219
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i3-10105 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | — |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i3-10105 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz+22% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+167% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i3-10105 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i3-10105 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i3-10105 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i3-10105 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,042Bottom 6% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,949Bottom 19% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 915Bottom 5% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,468Bottom 18% | — |
| PassMark | 12,242+48%Bottom 21% | 8,284Bottom 11% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,063Bottom 5% | 2,607+26%Bottom 25% |
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