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Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 5 5600

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

Core i9-10900

2.8 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Intel Core i9-10900 (Base Clock: 2.80GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box BX8070110900

Buy for 432.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 113 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 105.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 113 minutes ago

Core i9-10900

2.8 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Intel Core i9-10900 (Base Clock: 2.80GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box BX8070110900

Buy for 432.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 113 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 105.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 113 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 720 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900.

Advantages of Core i9-10900

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - 20 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 8% better in Starfield than Core i9-10900 - 68 vs 63 FPS
  • Up to 76% cheaper than Core i9-10900 - $95.29 vs $389.57
  • Up to 77% better value when playing Starfield than Core i9-10900 - $1.56 vs $6.86 per FPS
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Starfield

Starfield

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

63

93%

Value, €/FPS

€6.86/FPS

23%

Price, €

€432.42

24%

Intel Core i9-10900 (Base Clock: 2.80GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box BX8070110900

Buy for 432.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 113 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

68

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.56/FPS

100%

Price, €

€105.77

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 105.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 113 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1704

84%

Multi-Core

8421

99%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo

Core i9-10900

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

Ryzen 5 5600

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Comet LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores6
20
Threads12
2.8 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
28.0xMultiplier
35.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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