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Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for CA$592.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7125 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7125 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for CA$592.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7125 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7125 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-10700K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 3600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-10700K is 298 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600.

Advantages of Core i7-10700K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Valheim than Ryzen 5 3600 - 206 vs 204 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Up to 72% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - CA$167.61 vs CA$592.82
  • Up to 72% better value when playing Valheim than Core i7-10700K - CA$0.82 vs CA$2.88 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Valheim

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

206

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.88/FPS

28%

Price, CA$

CA$592.82

28%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for CA$592.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7125 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

204

99%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.82/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$167.61

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7125 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1706

100%

Multi-Core

8142

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

94%

Multi-Core

6884

85%

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo

Core i7-10700K

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Apr 30th, 2020
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i7Ryzen 5
Comet LakeMatisse
Intel Socket 1200AMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Desktop
8
6
16
12
3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz
5.1 GHz
4.2 GHz
125 W
65 W
14 nm
7 nm
38.0x
36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
None
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CA$592.82

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CA$290.34

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CA$592.82

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CA$592.82

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CA$519

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CA$592.82

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CA$177.41

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CA$592.82

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CA$592.82

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
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CA$377

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Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

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Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

CA$498.98

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

CA$349

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G
Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

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Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

CA$271.2

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

CA$269.04

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

CA$199.73

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

CA$179.98

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

vs
Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

CA$249

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

vs
Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K
Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

vs
Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

CA$716.28

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

vs
Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

CA$470.92

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

CA$592.82

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Core i7-14700KF

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