AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs Intel Core i5-10600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel Core i5-10600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 77% faster and 72% more expensive than Intel Core i5-10600K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
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PRICE$501$138.99
CPU MARK6247414344
VALUE125103
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP170W125W
EFFICIENCY367115
CORES16 x 4.50 GHz6 x 4.10 GHz
TURBO5.70 GHz4.80 GHz
THREADS42662923
DATEQ3/2022Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600K

Is AMD Ryzen 9 7950X better than Intel Core i5-10600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-10600K by 18%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 62474. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 367. The Intel Core i5-10600K efficiency score is 115. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 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.