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

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel Core i5-10600KF CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 77% faster and 78% more expensive than Intel Core i5-10600KF.

Specifications comparison

PRICE$501$110
CPU MARK6247414289
VALUE125130
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP170W125W
EFFICIENCY367114
CORES16 x 4.50 GHz6 x 4.10 GHz
TURBO5.70 GHz4.80 GHz
THREADS42662923
DATEQ3/2022Q3/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600KF

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

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-10600KF by 4%.


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 i5-10600KF efficiency score is 114. 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.