AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs Intel Core i5-10400
71Single-core30.4
50.5Multi-core32.2
64.7Gaming36
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 76001 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.2 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+41) and gaming (+29). Intel Core i5-10400 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 7600
- Stronger Single-core score: 71 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 51 vs 32
- Stronger gaming score: 65 vs 36
- 300% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 2 MB
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400
- 52% higher Max turbo power: 134 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $229
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 134 W+52% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+31% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+19% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+100% | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+91%Top 20% | 1,390Top 73% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+117%Top 28% | 5,800Top 70% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+73%Top 21% | 1,100Top 80% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700+84%Top 37% | 8,000Top 71% |
| PassMark | 28,300+125%Top 29% | 12,600Top 73% |
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