The Core i7-10700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1500X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$265.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 1500X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1500X
- Up to 48% cheaper – CA$285.00 vs CA$550.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 1500X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$550
51%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.86/FPS
55%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
180
94%
Min 1% FPS
120
94%
Price, CA$
CA$285
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.58/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
73%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $189.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
