AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs Intel Core i9-10900K
73.3Single-core41.9
49.3Multi-core48.2
66Gamingspec-based54.6
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7600X5 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.7 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+31) and multi-core (+1). 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 7600X
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 42
- 140% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
- 75% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 16
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 64% lower process: 5 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- 76% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 142 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 7600X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 250 W+76% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+27% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+140% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7600X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,730Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,400Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,963+46%Top 27% | 1,340Bottom 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,242Top 46% | 16,300+7%Top 39% |
| PassMark | 28,270+19%Top 44% | 23,700Bottom 43% |
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