AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-10600K
28.4Single-core36.4
37.2Multi-core34.6
43Gamingspec-based39.2
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X scores 36 against 36.3 for Intel Core i5-10600K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-10600K edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- Stronger single-core score: 36 vs 28
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 28% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 142 W
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,560 vs 1,255
- 21% higher PassMark (single thread): 2,910 vs 2,413
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 182 W+28% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.1 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+167% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 19% | 1,560+24%Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+2%Bottom 32% | 6,500Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 19% | 1,230+10%Bottom 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+14%Bottom 36% | 9,200Bottom 29% |
| PassMark | 17,416+22%Bottom 37% | 14,239Bottom 28% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,413Bottom 16% | 2,910+21%Bottom 38% |
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