How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i7-10700K scores 42.9/100. AMD Ryzen 5 3600 wins 7 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-10700K wins 12.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the Intel Core i7-10700K?

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 advantages: Stronger gaming score: 59 vs 48; 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB; 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm; 50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB; 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16; Lower launch price: $199 vs $374. Intel Core i7-10700K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 40 vs 35; Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 36; 160% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 88 W; 41% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,000 vs 9,200; 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-10700K?

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 launched cheaper at $199, versus $374 for the Intel Core i7-10700K.

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel Core i7-10700K

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

$199

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-10700K

$374

34.8Single-core39.9

36.4Multi-core42

59.1Gaming48

7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 360012 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 scores 41.6 against 42.9 for Intel Core i7-10700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-10700K edges ahead in Multi-core and Single-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Stronger gaming score: 59 vs 48
100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
Lower launch price: $199 vs $374

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K

Stronger Single-core score: 40 vs 35
Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 36
160% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 88 W
41% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,000 vs 9,200
33% higher cores: 8 vs 6

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i7-10700K
Announced	2019	2020
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
Process	7 nm+50%	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	88 W	229 W+160%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i7-10700K
Cores	6	8+33%
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12	16+33%
Base clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
Boost clock	4.2 GHz	5.1 GHz+21%
L2 cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
L3 cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i7-10700K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i7-10700K
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i7-10700K
PCIe version	4+33%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	24+50%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i7-10700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,450	1,670+15%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,900	8,600+25%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,250	1,300+4%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,200	13,000+41%
PassMark	17,800	19,500+10%

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