AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core i7-10700K
36.5Single-core39.9
37.4Multi-core42
60.3Gamingspec-based48
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X scores 42.8 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 3600X
- 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
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- Stronger single-core score: 40 vs 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 37
- 79% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 128 W
- 34% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,000 vs 9,700
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W+24% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 128 W | 229 W+79% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Bottom 27% | 1,670+12%Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Bottom 39% | 8,600+19%Bottom 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Bottom 32% | 1,300+1%Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Bottom 34% | 13,000+34%Bottom 49% |
| PassMark | 18,400Bottom 32% | 19,500+6%Bottom 34% |
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