AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs Intel Core i5-10600K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Core i5-10600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 63% faster and 40% more expensive than Intel Core i5-10600K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $233.46 | $138.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 39201 | 14344 |
| VALUE | 168 | 103 |
| SOCKET | AM4 | LGA 1200 |
| TDP | 105W | 125W |
| EFFICIENCY | 373 | 115 |
| CORES | 12 x 3.70 GHz | 6 x 4.10 GHz |
| TURBO | 4.80 GHz | 4.80 GHz |
| THREADS | 3471 | 2923 |
| DATE | Q4/2020 | Q2/2020 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-14600K | 38696 | $247.59 | |
| Intel Core i5-14600K | 38696 | $308.99 | |
| Intel Core i5-14600KF | 38690 | $251.99 |
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 9 5900X better than Intel Core i5-10600K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-10600K by 39%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 39201. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 373. The Intel Core i5-10600K efficiency score is 115. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X leads by 69%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.