AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i7-10700

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel Core i7-10700 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 64% faster and 37% more expensive than Intel Core i7-10700.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
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PRICE$351$222.08
CPU MARK4570016447
VALUE13074
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP105W65W
EFFICIENCY435253
CORES16 x 3.40 GHz8 x 2.90 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz4.80 GHz
THREADS34672906
DATEQ4/2020Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-10700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
$72.85
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16019
$91.2
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
19329
$82.99

Is AMD Ryzen 9 5950X better than Intel Core i7-10700?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-10700 by 43%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 45700. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 435. The Intel Core i7-10700 efficiency score is 253. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X leads by 42%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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