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Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 5 5600X

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

Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 472.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 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 174 minutes ago

Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 472.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 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 174 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K.

Advantages of Core i9-10900K

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

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 2% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i9-10900K - 267 vs 261 FPS
  • Up to 77% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - $96.59 vs $426.10
  • Up to 78% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i9-10900K - $0.40 vs $1.81 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Monster Hunter: World

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

261

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.81/FPS

22%

Price, €

€472.97

22%

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 472.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

267

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.4/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 174 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1749

84%

Multi-Core

9163

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

94%

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo

Core i9-10900K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Comet LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores6
20
Threads12
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed3.7 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0xMultiplier37.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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