AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i3-10300 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i3-10300 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X was released in Q1/2017. The Intel Core i3-10300 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-10300 was released in Q2/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) | CPU group | Intel Core i 10000 (43) |
1 | Generation | 10 |
Summit Ridge (Zen) | Architecture | Comet Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i3-9300 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (3.70 GHz). The Intel Core i3-10300 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-10300 |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 1600X supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-10300 can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-10300 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X has a TDP of 95 W, that of the Intel Core i3-10300 is 65 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-10300 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 1600X has a 16.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i3-10300 cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-10300 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 1200 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
245 $ | Release price | 157 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i3-10300 |
Unknown | Unknown |