AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i5-10600K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i5-10600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is 61% faster and 56% more expensive than Intel Core i5-10600K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $319 | $138.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 37164 | 14344 |
| VALUE | 117 | 103 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1200 |
| TDP | 65W | 125W |
| EFFICIENCY | 572 | 115 |
| CORES | 8 x 3.80 GHz | 6 x 4.10 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.50 GHz | 4.80 GHz |
| THREADS | 4655 | 2923 |
| DATE | Q3/2024 | Q2/2020 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-13600KF | 37490 | $299.99 | |
| Intel Core i5-13600K | 37672 | $319 | |
| Intel Core i5-13600K | 37672 | $252.6 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 4600G | 16019 | $91.2 | |
| AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | 12660 | $150 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | 16091 | $72.85 |
Is AMD Ryzen 7 9700X better than Intel Core i5-10600K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-10600K by 12%.
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 37164. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 572. The Intel Core i5-10600K efficiency score is 115. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads by 80%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.