Intel Core i5-10500 vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10500 and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10500 is 418% slower and 169% cheaper than AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
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PRICE$222.85$599
CPU MARK1273866028
VALUE57110
SOCKETLGA 1200AM5
TDP65W170W
EFFICIENCY196388
CORES6 x 3.10 GHz16 x 4.30 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz5.70 GHz
THREADS27654736
DATEQ2/2020Q3/2024

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Is Intel Core i5-10500 better than AMD Ryzen 9 9950X?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a worse deal than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X by 93%.


The Intel Core i5-10500 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 12738. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 196. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X efficiency score is 388. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X leads by 98%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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