AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs Intel Core i5-10600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Core i5-10600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is 33% faster and 19% cheaper than Intel Core i5-10600K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5600
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PRICE$116.98$138.99
CPU MARK2154014344
VALUE184103
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY331115
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz6 x 4.10 GHz
TURBO4.40 GHz4.80 GHz
THREADS32562923
DATEQ2/2022Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5600

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600K

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5600 better than Intel Core i5-10600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-10600K by 44%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 21540. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 331. The Intel Core i5-10600K efficiency score is 115. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 leads by 65%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.