AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs Intel Core i9-10900KF
49.2Single-core48.3
41.1Multi-core43.6
60.3Gamingspec-based54.6
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 56005 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 scores 48.3 against 47.7 for Intel Core i9-10900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 5600 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $472
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900KF
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
- 20% higher Boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | FCLGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+20% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950Bottom 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800Bottom 45% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,490Bottom 40% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,900Bottom 38% | — |
| PassMark | 21,487Bottom 49% | 22,129+3%Top 50% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,253+4%Bottom 47% | 3,119Bottom 44% |
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