AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core i9-10850K
43Single-core40.7
46Multi-core47
85Gamingspec-based54
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D9 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 54.9 to 46.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+2). 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 7 5700X3D
- 380% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 20 MB
- 60% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- 76% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 142 W
- 27% higher Boost clock: 5.2 GHz vs 4.1 GHz
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 250 W+76% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+27% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+60% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+380% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,780+5%Bottom 44% | 1,700Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900Bottom 50% | 10,100+2%Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,350+3%Bottom 39% | 1,310Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,100Bottom 50% | 15,700+20%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 26,300+16%Top 50% | 22,700Bottom 41% |
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