AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs Intel Core i7-10700K
71Single-core39.9
50.5Multi-core42
64.7Gamingspec-based48
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 76004 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.2 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+31) and multi-core (+9). 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 7600
- Stronger single-core score: 71 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 42
- 200% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 75% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 16
- Lower launch price: $229 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
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 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 7600 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+59%Top 34% | 1,670Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+47%Top 41% | 8,600Bottom 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+46%Top 33% | 1,300Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700+13%Top 48% | 13,000Bottom 49% |
| PassMark | 28,300+45%Top 43% | 19,500Bottom 34% |
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