Compare / Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 7 5800XT

Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 7 5800XT: which is better?

Core i7-10700K and Ryzen 7 5800XT perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i7-10700K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-10700K

52%of the fastest CPU
≈ $135 (used)Part score 63/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 5800XT

51%of the fastest CPU
≈ $171Part score 63/100
Cheaper: Core i7-10700KValue: Core i7-10700K

Head to head

52%
Gaming performance
51%
63/100
Part score
63/100
186 FPS
Average FPS
185 FPS
≈ $135 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $171
100/100
Value for money
78/100

Specifications

Core i7-10700KRyzen 7 5800XT
Cores88
Max boost5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W105 W
SocketLGA1200AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20202021
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-10700KRyzen 7 5800XT
186average FPS
185average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Other games

GTA V
144
144
Minecraft
299◆
297◆
EA SPORTS FC
148
148
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
91◆
90◆
Rust
83
83