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Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 135.1 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 135.1 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i5-10600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 189 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-10600K.

Advantages of Core i5-10600K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 4% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i5-10600K - 312 vs 300 FPS
  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - $96.59 vs $121.71
  • Up to 24% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i5-10600K - $0.34 vs $0.45 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

300

96%

Value, €/FPS

€0.45/FPS

76%

Price, €

€135.1

79%

Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 135.1 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

312

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.34/FPS

100%

Price, €

€107.21

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

79%

Multi-Core

6838

79%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo

Core i5-10600K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Comet LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
41.0x
Multiplier37.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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