AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core i9-10850K
36.5Single-core40.7
37.4Multi-core47
60.3Gaming54
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X11 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10850K wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.8 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+10) and Single-core (+4). AMD Ryzen 5 3600X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Stronger gaming score: 60 vs 54
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- Stronger Single-core score: 41 vs 37
- Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 37
- 95% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 128 W
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W+24% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 128 W | 250 W+95% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+20% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Top 68% | 1,700+14%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Top 55% | 10,100+40%Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Top 61% | 1,310+2%Top 57% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Top 59% | 15,700+62%Top 34% |
| PassMark | 18,400Top 55% | 22,700+23%Top 42% |
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