AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs Intel Core i5-10600K
68.4Single-core36.4
49.6Multi-core34.7
64.1Gamingspec-based39.2
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500F2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58.9 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+32) and multi-core (+15). Intel Core i5-10600K 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 7500F
- Stronger single-core score: 68 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 35
- 300% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 2 MB
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 90% higher PassMark: 27,500 vs 14,500
- Lower launch price: $179 vs $262
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 107% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 88 W
- 11% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 182 W+107% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.1 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+4% | 4.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+65%Top 38% | 1,560Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+89%Top 43% | 6,500Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,850+50%Top 37% | 1,230Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,300+55%Top 49% | 9,200Bottom 32% |
| PassMark | 27,500+90%Top 48% | 14,500Bottom 26% |
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