AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Intel Core i5-10600KF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT or AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
3 Generation 10
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT Name Intel Core i5-10600KF
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600KF is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
12 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.5 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 4.1 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
6x Cores 6x
Yes Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF does not have integrated graphics.
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- Technology --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Direct X --
-- Generation --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Release date --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- VC-1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- AVC --
-- VP9 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 95 W
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 237 $
7 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
32.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1200
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Comet Lake S
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
18718
18718
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
14460
14460

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
10489
10489
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
9945
9945

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
7916
7916
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
6877
6877

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
7246
7246
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
7169
7169

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
4160
4160
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
4002
4002

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
3855
3855
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
3629
3629

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1759
1759
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1581
1581

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1671
1671
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1615
1615

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1391
1391
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1330
1330

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1376
1376
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1254
1254

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
519
519
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
501
501

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
215
215
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
207
207