AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Intel Core i9-10900
38.8Single-core44.7
39Multi-core39.6
61Gamingspec-based54
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 44.4 against 44.8 for Intel Core i9-10900. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-10900 edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 36% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $440
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900
- Stronger single-core score: 45 vs 39
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- 16% higher Boost clock: 5.2 GHz vs 4.5 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | — | 224 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+36% | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | — | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 18,502Bottom 40% | 19,013+3%Bottom 41% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,746Bottom 33% | 2,979+8%Bottom 40% |
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