Intel Core i9-10850K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10850K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X - 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 Intel Core i9-10850K has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10850K was released in Q3/2020. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 cores with 12 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 AMD Ryzen 5 3600X was released in Q3/2019. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 10000 (43) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) |
10 | Generation | 3 |
Comet Lake S | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-10850K has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10850K is 3.60 GHz (5.20 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is at 3.80 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-10850K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
5.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-10850K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10850K can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 46.9 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-10850K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
2.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-10850K is 125 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-10850K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
250 W @ 56 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
95 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10850K is manufactured in 14 nm and has 22.50 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 32.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-10850K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1200 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
446 $ | Release price | 215 $ |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10850K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
Unknown | dercomputerladen PC mit Ryzen 5 3600X Memory Gaming PC mit Ryzen 5 3600X |