AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs Intel Core i9-10850K
71Single-core40.7
50.5Multi-core47
64.7Gamingspec-based54
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 76006 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.2 to 46.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+30) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i9-10850K 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 41
- Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 47
- 140% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
- 75% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 16
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- 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 7600 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 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 7600 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+140% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+56%Top 34% | 1,700Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+25%Top 41% | 10,100Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+45%Top 33% | 1,310Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700Top 48% | 15,700+7%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 28,300+25%Top 43% | 22,700Bottom 41% |
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