AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs Intel Core i5-10600K
50.3Single-core36.4
47.7Multi-core34.7
61.6Gaming39.2
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 52 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+22) and Single-core (+14). Intel Core i5-10600K 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 7 5700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 50 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 35
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 39
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 107% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 88 W
- 21% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $299
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 182 W+107% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+21% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+167% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000+28%Top 40% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,800+66%Top 36% | 6,500Top 64% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500+22%Top 44% | 1,230Top 68% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,000+52%Top 41% | 9,200Top 61% |
| PassMark | 26,700+84%Top 35% | 14,500Top 62% |
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