Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 5500
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (45 vs 44).
- Cores: both have 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-10600K 125 W, Ryzen 5 5500 65 W; the Ryzen 5 5500 delivers 88% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 5500 is 2 years newer (2022 vs 2020).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1200 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-10600K | Ryzen 5 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 45 | 44 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 10th Gen | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |