Intel Core i9-10920X vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3600

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-10920X and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3600 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10920X

• 6 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 6
• 12 more threads: 24 vs 12
• Around 10% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
• 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
• 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
• 2x more maximum memory size: 256 GB vs 128 GB
• Around 6% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2727 vs 2573
• Around 49% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 26278 vs 17647

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3600

• Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
• Around 1% higher maximum core temperature: 95 °C vs 94°C
• A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
• Around 66% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
• 2.5x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 165 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-10920X
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3600

PassMark - Single thread mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	2727 2573
PassMark - CPU mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	26278 17647

Compare specifications (specs)