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Core i9-10850K vs Ryzen 5 3600X

Core i9-10850K vs Ryzen 5 3600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10850K

3.6 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $286 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10850K

3.6 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $286 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-10850K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 3600X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10850K is 386 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10850K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Ryzen 5 3600X - 137 vs 135 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 3600X - 20 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

  • Up to 27% cheaper than Core i9-10850K - $210.0 vs $286.0
  • Up to 25% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i9-10850K - $1.56 vs $2.09 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10850K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020


FPS

137

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.09/FPS

74%

Price, $

$286

73%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $286 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

135

98%

Value, $/FPS

$1.56/FPS

100%

Price, $

$210

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo
Core i9-10850K

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2020


Single-Core

1740

100%

Multi-Core

9096

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1642

94%

Multi-Core

7000

76%

Intel Core i9-10850K Logo

Intel Core i9-10850K

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Jul 27th, 2020
Release DateJul 7th, 2019
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Comet LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores6
20
Threads12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-10850K or Ryzen 5 3600X

Assassin's Creed Odyssey, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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