AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i5-10600K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-10600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 70% faster and 60% more expensive than Intel Core i5-10600K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £458 | £183.9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 48335 | 14322 |
| VALUE | 106 | 78 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1200 |
| TDP | 65W | 125W |
| EFFICIENCY | 744 | 115 |
| CORES | 12 x 3.70 GHz | 6 x 4.10 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |
| THREADS | 4129 | 2922 |
| DATE | Q1/2023 | Q2/2020 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-14900F | 47116 | £499.98 | |
| Intel Core i9-14900F | 47116 | £491.32 | |
| Intel Core i9-13900F | 49598 | £409.14 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 4600G | 16064 | £77.97 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | 16091 | £59.98 | |
| AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | 10962 | £71.97 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900 better than Intel Core i5-10600K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-10600K by 26%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 48335. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 744. The Intel Core i5-10600K efficiency score is 115. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 leads by 85%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.