The Core i5-10600K is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $8.09 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10600K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Up to 6% cheaper – $126.13 vs $134.22
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€134.22
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
94%
Min 1% FPS
120
94%
Price, €
€126.13
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 2600 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 i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 2600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
81%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
4.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
