Core i3-10100 vs Ryzen 5 1600X
The Ryzen 5 1600X is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 1600X is 3% faster (31 vs 30).
- Cores: Ryzen 5 1600X has 6 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i3-10100 65 W, Ryzen 5 1600X 95 W; the Core i3-10100 delivers 41% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i3-10100 is 3 years newer (2020 vs 2017).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1200 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i3-10100 | Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 30 | 31 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 10th Gen | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |