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Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 5 5600X: which is better?

Core i9-10900 and Ryzen 5 5600X perform almost the same in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 4070). Ryzen 5 5600X offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i9-10900

54%of the fastest CPU
≈ $213 (used)Part score 65/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 5600X

51%of the fastest CPU
≈ $161Part score 62/100
Cheaper: Ryzen 5 5600XValue: Ryzen 5 5600X

Head to head

54%
Gaming performance
51%
65/100
Part score
62/100
193 FPS
Average FPS
191 FPS
≈ $213 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $161
79/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i9-10900Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores106 / 12
Max boost5.2 GHz4.6 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W65 W
SocketLGA1200AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20202020
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i9-10900Ryzen 5 5600X
193average FPS
191average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1440p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Other games

GTA V
153
152◆
Minecraft
309◆
295◆
EA SPORTS FC
154
154
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
94◆
89◆
Rust
87
87