AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i9-10900K
52Single-core41.9
41.8Multi-core48.2
61.6Gaming54.6
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 49.8 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+10) and gaming (+7). Intel Core i9-10900K 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 42
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 55
- 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
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 42
- 184% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 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 5600X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.3 GHz+15% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+20% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | 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 5600X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020+17% | 1,730 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100 | 10,400+14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560+16% | 1,340 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200 | 16,300+46% |
| PassMark | 21,900 | 23,700+8% |
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