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Core i9-10900X vs Ryzen 5 5600G

Core i9-10900X vs Ryzen 5 5600G: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-10900X

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for CA$850 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for CA$239.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

Core i9-10900X

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for CA$850 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for CA$239.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600G outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600G is 542 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900X.

Advantages of Core i9-10900X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600G - 20 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600G

  • Performs up to 38% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i9-10900X - 47 vs 34 FPS
  • Up to 72% cheaper than Core i9-10900X - CA$239.47 vs CA$850.00
  • Up to 80% better value when playing Cities: Skylines II than Core i9-10900X - CA$5.10 vs CA$25.00 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900X - 65 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Cities: Skylines II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

34

72%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$25/FPS

20%

Price, CA$

CA$850

28%

Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for CA$850 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


FPS

47

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$5.1/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$239.47

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for CA$239.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 81 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1576

82%

Multi-Core

9371

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


Single-Core

1918

100%

Multi-Core

7665

82%

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo

Core i9-10900X

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo

Ryzen 5 5600G

Oct 19th, 2019Release Date
Apr 13th, 2021
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionRyzen 5
Cascade LakeCodenameCezanne
Intel Socket 2066SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores6
20
Threads12
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
165 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0xMultiplier
39.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Vega 7
YesOverclockableYes

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