AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i9-10900K
47Single-core41.9
39.9Multi-core48.2
43.6Gaming54.6
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G9 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.9 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+11) and Multi-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 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 5600G
- Stronger Single-core score: 47 vs 42
- 58% higher iGPU clock: 1,900 MHz vs 1,200 MHz
- 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
- Lower launch price: $259 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 40
- Stronger gaming score: 55 vs 44
- 184% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 250 W+184% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+20% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz+58% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850+7%Top 45% | 1,730Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,300Top 52% | 10,400+25%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470+10%Top 47% | 1,340Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,800Top 53% | 16,300+51%Top 30% |
| PassMark | 19,900Top 46% | 23,700+19%Top 40% |
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