AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs Intel Core i9-10850K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel Core i9-10850K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 64% faster and 48% more expensive than Intel Core i9-10850K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
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PRICE$501$260
CPU MARK6247422485
VALUE12586
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP170W125W
EFFICIENCY367180
CORES16 x 4.50 GHz10 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO5.70 GHz5.10 GHz
THREADS42663082
DATEQ3/2022Q3/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10850K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
21916
$134.85
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
$149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
21540
$116.98

Is AMD Ryzen 9 7950X better than Intel Core i9-10850K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10850K by 31%.


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 i9-10850K efficiency score is 180. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X leads by 51%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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