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Intel Core i7-10700K vs AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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 i7-10700KBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-10700K

  • Blender render score 192 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 5 8600G

  • Blender render score 187 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 5.0 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

Intel Core i7-10700K is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-10700K192

Median of 3 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 5 8600G187

Median of 5 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

A46%Fair
B42%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-10700K · Cores: 8 vs 6

Office Work

A62%Good
B67%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 5 8600G · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 125 W

Daily Use

A55%Good
B59%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 5 8600G · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 125 W

Content Creation

A38%Fair
B35%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i7-10700K

50/100

BAMD Ryzen 5 8600G

51/100

AIntel Core i7-10700K

Advantages

  • Cores 8 vs 6 (33% higher)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)
  • Blender render score 192 samples/min vs 187 samples/min (3% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz (12% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)
  • Base clock 4.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (13% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 6 vs 8 (25% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 16 (25% lower)
  • Blender render score 187 samples/min vs 192 samples/min (3% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 5.1 GHz (2% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-10700KBAMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.192 samples/min Better +3%187 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.35
Cores & clocks
Cores8 Better +33%6
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads16 Better +33%12
Base clock3.8 GHz4.3 GHz Better +13%
Max boost clock5.1 GHz Better +2%5.0 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache16 MB16 MB
Memory supportDDR4DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureComet LakeZen 4
SocketLGA1200AM5
Manufacturing process14 nm4 nm
Release year20202024
Launch price$374$229

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Intel Core i7-10700K vs AMD Ryzen 5 8600G at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-10700K and the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-10700K posts a median render score of 192 against 187 for AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 5 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-10700K: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.1 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $374. AMD Ryzen 5 8600G: 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $229.

Our overall scores are 50 for Core i7-10700K and 51 for Ryzen 5 8600G out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i7-10700K; for office work: Ryzen 5 8600G; for daily use: Ryzen 5 8600G; 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 i7-10700K vs Ryzen 5 8600G FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-10700K or the Ryzen 5 8600G?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-10700K posts a median render score of 192 against 187 for AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 5 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-10700K or the Ryzen 5 8600G?

The Intel Core i7-10700K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G at 65 W, so the Ryzen 5 8600G draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i7-10700K and the Ryzen 5 8600G cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-10700K launched at $374 and the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G at $229. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-10700K or the Ryzen 5 8600G better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i7-10700K (46 vs 42 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.