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Intel Core i7-10700 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600

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 i7-10700BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 5 5600

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-10700

  • Blender render score 150 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 5 5600

  • Blender render score 154 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 4.4 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 5600 is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-10700150

Median of 17 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 5 5600154

Median of 59 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A40%Fair
B35%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-10700 · Max boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz

Office Work

A67%Good
B37%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-10700 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A58%Good
B36%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-10700 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A35%Fair
B32%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-10700 comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i7-10700

50/100

BAMD Ryzen 5 5600

35/100

AIntel Core i7-10700

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Cores 8 vs 6 (33% higher)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 32 MB (50% lower)
  • Base clock 2.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz (17% lower)
  • Blender render score 150 samples/min vs 154 samples/min (3% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 5 5600

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 16 MB (100% higher)
  • Base clock 3.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz (21% higher)
  • Blender render score 154 samples/min vs 150 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Cores 6 vs 8 (25% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 16 (25% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz vs 4.8 GHz (8% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-10700BAMD Ryzen 5 5600
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.150 samples/min154 samples/min Better +3%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.1759
Cores & clocks
Cores8 Better +33%6
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads16 Better +33%12
Base clock2.9 GHz3.5 GHz Better +21%
Max boost clock4.8 GHz Better +9%4.4 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache16 MB32 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureComet LakeZen 3
SocketLGA1200AM4
Manufacturing process14 nm7 nm
Release year20202022
Launch price$323$199

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Intel Core i7-10700 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600 at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-10700 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 5600 posts a median render score of 154 against 150 for Intel Core i7-10700, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 59 and 17 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-10700: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.8 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $323. AMD Ryzen 5 5600: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $199.

Our overall scores are 50 for Core i7-10700 and 35 for Ryzen 5 5600 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i7-10700; for office work: Core i7-10700; for daily use: Core i7-10700; 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 i7-10700 vs Ryzen 5 5600 FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-10700 or the Ryzen 5 5600?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 5600 posts a median render score of 154 against 150 for Intel Core i7-10700, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 59 and 17 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-10700 or the Ryzen 5 5600?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Core i7-10700 and the Ryzen 5 5600 cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-10700 launched at $323 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 at $199. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-10700 or the Ryzen 5 5600 better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i7-10700 (40 vs 35 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.