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Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 9 3900XT

Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 9 3900XT: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel 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 $143.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $450 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

Intel 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 $143.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $450 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 3900XT outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 3900XT is 68 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Up to 68% cheaper than Ryzen 9 3900XT - $143.7 vs $450.0
  • Up to 68% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Ryzen 9 3900XT - $0.74 vs $2.28 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT - 95 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

  • Performs up to 2% better in Dirt 5 than Core i5-10600K - 197 vs 193 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600K - 24 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Dirt 5.
Dirt 5

Dirt 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

193

97%

Value, $/FPS

$0.74/FPS

100%

Price, $

$143.7

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for $143.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


FPS

197

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.28/FPS

32%

Price, $

$450

31%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $450 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

95%

Multi-Core

6838

68%

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


Single-Core

1729

100%

Multi-Core

10030

100%

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo

Intel Core i5-10600K

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Jul 7th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Comet LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
12
12Threads
24
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.8 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
95 W
TDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
41.0x
Multiplier39.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-10600K or Ryzen 9 3900XT

Dirt 5, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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