The Core i5-10600K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 3500X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's €78.80 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 3500X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 3500X
- Up to 32% cheaper – €164.00 vs €242.80
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 3500X 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, €
€242.8
67%
Value, €/FPS
€1.26/FPS
68%
Ryzen 5 3500X
Sep 24th, 2019
Average FPS
189
98%
Min 1% FPS
125
98%
Price, €
€164
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.86/FPS
100%
Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 3500X 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 3500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 3500X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
38%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Ryzen 5 3500X
Sep 24th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
85%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 24th, 2019 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
4.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
