Intel Core i9-10850K vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i9-10850K and AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPUs. The Intel Core i9-10850K is 4% faster and 55% more expensive than AMD Ryzen 5 5600.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5600
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PRICE$260$116.98
CPU MARK2248521540
VALUE86184
SOCKETLGA 1200AM4
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY180331
CORES10 x 3.60 GHz6 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO5.10 GHz4.40 GHz
THREADS30823256
DATEQ3/2020Q2/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10850K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
21916
$134.85
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
$140
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
21540
$116.98

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5600

Is Intel Core i9-10850K better than AMD Ryzen 5 5600?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i9-10850K offers a worse deal than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 by 114%.


The Intel Core i9-10850K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 22485. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 180. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 efficiency score is 331. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 leads by 84%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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