Intel Core i5-10600KF vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-10600KF or Intel Core i5-10600KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-10600KF Name AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600KF is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
12 Threads 12
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
95 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10600KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Comet Lake S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
237 $ Release price 215 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
18267
18267
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
14460
14460

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
10489
10489
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
9704
9704

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
7169
7169
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6822
6822

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6992
6992
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
6877
6877

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
6477
6477
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6325
6325

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
4083
4083
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
4002
4002

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
3751
3751
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
3629
3629

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1647
1647
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1615
1615

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1605
1605
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1581
1581

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1391
1391
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1301
1301

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1254
1254
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1245
1245

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
501
501
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
501
501

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
233.9
233.9
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
228
228

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
215
215
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
204
204