AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i7-10700K
47.9Single-core39.9
48.2Multi-core42
87.5Gaming48
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 57.9 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+40) and Single-core (+8). Intel Core i7-10700K 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 5800X3D
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 40
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 88 vs 48
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 142 W
- 13% higher Boost clock: 5.1 GHz vs 4.5 GHz
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $374 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 229 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+500% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+14%Top 43% | 1,670Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,500+22%Top 37% | 8,600Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470+13%Top 47% | 1,300Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,200+9%Top 40% | 13,000Top 43% |
| PassMark | 28,100+44%Top 31% | 19,500Top 51% |
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