Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 9 3900X
The Core i5-10600K is about 5% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-10600K is 5% faster (45 vs 43).
- Cores: Ryzen 9 3900X has 12 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-10600K 125 W, Ryzen 9 3900X 105 W; the Ryzen 9 3900X delivers 14% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-10600K is 1 year newer (2020 vs 2019).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1200 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-10600K | Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 45 | 43 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 10th Gen | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cores | 6 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 24 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |