AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i5-10500

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core i5-10500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 79% faster and 65% more expensive than Intel Core i5-10500.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
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PRICE£594.59£210.95
CPU MARK6238213172
VALUE10562
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP120W65W
EFFICIENCY520203
CORES16 x 4.20 GHz6 x 3.10 GHz
TURBO5.70 GHz4.50 GHz
THREADS41462805
DATEQ1/2023Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

Is AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D better than Intel Core i5-10500?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-10500 by 41%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 62382. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 520. The Intel Core i5-10500 efficiency score is 203. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D leads by 61%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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