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Intel Core i5-10600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i5-10600KBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 5 3600

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-10600K

  • Blender render score 133 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 5 3600

  • Blender render score 137 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 4.2 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-10600K133

Median of 2 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 5 3600137

Median of 45 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

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B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A36%Fair
B31%Basic

Better pick: Core i5-10600K · Max boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 4.2 GHz

Office Work

A56%Good
B34%Basic

Better pick: Core i5-10600K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A49%Fair
B34%Basic

Better pick: Core i5-10600K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A31%Basic
B31%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-10600K comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-10600K

43/100

BAMD Ryzen 5 3600

33/100

AIntel Core i5-10600K

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Base clock 4.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz (14% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz vs 4.2 GHz (14% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • L3 cache 12 MB vs 32 MB (63% lower)
  • Blender render score 133 samples/min vs 137 samples/min (3% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 5 3600

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 12 MB (167% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)
  • Blender render score 137 samples/min vs 133 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Base clock 3.6 GHz vs 4.1 GHz (12% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.2 GHz vs 4.8 GHz (12% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-10600KBAMD Ryzen 5 3600
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.133 samples/min137 samples/min Better +3%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.245
Cores & clocks
Cores66
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1212
Base clock4.1 GHz Better +14%3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.8 GHz Better +14%4.2 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache12 MB32 MB Better +167%
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power125 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureComet LakeZen 2
SocketLGA1200AM4
Manufacturing process14 nm7 nm
Release year20202019
Launch price$262$199

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Intel Core i5-10600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600 at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-10600K and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 posts a median render score of 137 against 133 for Intel Core i5-10600K, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 45 and 2 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-10600K: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.8 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $262. AMD Ryzen 5 3600: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.2 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $199.

Our overall scores are 43 for Core i5-10600K and 33 for Ryzen 5 3600 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i5-10600K; for office work: Core i5-10600K; for daily use: Core i5-10600K; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 3600 FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-10600K or the Ryzen 5 3600?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 posts a median render score of 137 against 133 for Intel Core i5-10600K, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 45 and 2 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-10600K or the Ryzen 5 3600?

The Intel Core i5-10600K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 at 65 W, so the Ryzen 5 3600 draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-10600K and the Ryzen 5 3600 cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-10600K launched at $262 and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 at $199. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-10600K or the Ryzen 5 3600 better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i5-10600K (36 vs 31 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.