Valorant
1080p@144Hz·05:33 played
LucasCamacho·12m ago
Public1 Tip
259
FPSAverage
237
FPS1% Low
43%/55°C
97%/63°C
32 GB
52%usage
Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 3500X
The Core i7-10700K is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $338.97 more expensive!
Core i7-10700K37% Score
- Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 7 months newer
Ryzen 5 3500X33% Score
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i7-10700K has a 6% higher base clock.
LGA1200
Sockethelp
AM4Comet Lake
Codenamehelp
MatisseDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core i7-10700K. It's 12% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-10700K than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
12% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core i7-10700K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-10700K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-10700K and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-10700K scores 37/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core i7-10700K is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
i7-10700K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3Di7-10700K vs Ryzen 7 9700Xi7-10700K vs Ryzen 7 7700Xi7-10700K vs Ryzen 9 9900Xi7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 5500i7-10700K vs Ultra 7 265KFi7-10700K vs Ryzen 7 9850X3Di7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 7600Xi7-10700K vs Ultra 5 245Ki7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 8500Gi7-10700K vs Ultra 5 245KFi7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 5600i7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 4500i7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 7500X3Di7-10700K vs i5-4590i7-10700K vs i5-4590Si7-10700K vs i5-4670i7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 7500FRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 7 7800X3DRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 7 9700XRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 7 7700XRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 9 9900XRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 5500Ryzen 5 3500X vs Ultra 7 265KFRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 7 9850X3DRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 7600XRyzen 5 3500X vs Ultra 5 245KRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 8500GRyzen 5 3500X vs Ultra 5 245KFRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 5600Ryzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 4500Ryzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 7500X3DRyzen 5 3500X vs i5-4590Ryzen 5 3500X vs i5-4590SRyzen 5 3500X vs i5-4670Ryzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 7500F