
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads4.1GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i5-10600K

amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 4500

Intel Core i5-10600K
Intel Core i5-10600K
$ • Apr 2020
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
$129 • Apr 2022
AMD Ryzen 5 4500

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i5-10600K | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 |
---|---|---|
Cores | 6 | 6 |
Threads | 12 | 12 |
Base Clock | 4.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 41 X | 36 X |
TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | N/A |
Architecture | Core i5 (Comet Lake) | Ryzen 5 (Zen 2 (Renoir)) |
Process Size | 14nm | 7nm |
Socket | intel socket 1200 | amd socket am4 |
Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
Die Size | N/A | 156 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | N/A | 9800 million |
Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-10600K
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-10600K
AMD Ryzen 5 4500


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-10600K
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-10600K
AMD Ryzen 5 4500


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-10600K
AMD Ryzen 5 4500


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i5-10600K
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i5-10600K Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K
INTEL • 6/12 • 4.1GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
AMD • 6/12 • 3.6GHz
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