AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i7-10700K
52Single-core39.9
41.8Multi-core42
61.6Gaming48
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 49.8 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+14) and Single-core (+12). Intel Core i7-10700K 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 5600X
- Stronger Single-core score: 52 vs 40
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 48
- 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
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- 160% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 88 W
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 16% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,000 vs 11,200
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 229 W+160% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | 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 5600X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020+21%Top 39% | 1,670Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100+6%Top 45% | 8,600Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560+20%Top 41% | 1,300Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200Top 49% | 13,000+16%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 21,900+12%Top 44% | 19,500Top 51% |
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