AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i5-10600K
55.8Single-core36.4
72.6Multi-core34.7
80.2Gaming39.2
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+41) and Multi-core (+38). 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 9 5950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 73 vs 35
- Stronger gaming score: 80 vs 39
- 433% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 433% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 12 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 28% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 142 W
- 21% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $799
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 182 W+28% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+167% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+21% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+2% | 4.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+433% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+433% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,130+37%Top 31% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,400+137%Top 18% | 6,500Top 64% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,640+33%Top 38% | 1,230Top 68% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,500+210%Top 14% | 9,200Top 61% |
| PassMark | 45,700+215%Top 13% | 14,500Top 62% |
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