AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs. Intel Core i7-10700 Multi-Thread Performance?

Started by Cookyjar on June 21, 2024

CPU INTEL AMD 5600 10700

I'm in the market for a new CPU and am trying to decide between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the Intel Core i7-10700. Anyone have experience with these? I've heard that multi-thread performance is important, so I'd like some input on that.

Solved by Liolaina in post #4
I've been using the Intel Core i7-10700 for a while now and I must say, it's impressive in multi-thread workloads. The TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs. Intel Core i7-10700 gives you an idea of how these two CPUs compare in terms of core types, core counts, frequencies, and cache capacities.

Hey @Cookyjar, both of those CPUs are great choices! I've been using the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 for a few months now and it's been working fine. The TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs. Intel Core i7-10700 has a good overview of how they compare in terms of multi-thread performance.

Thanks, @Knowledge1337. That article is really helpful. I'm more familiar with Intel CPUs, so I'm curious to know if anyone who used the Core i7-10700 can share their experience with it?

I've been using the Intel Core i7-10700 for a while now and I must say, it's impressive in multi-thread workloads. The TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs. Intel Core i7-10700 gives you an idea of how these two CPUs compare in terms of core types, core counts, frequencies, and cache capacities.

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That's good to know, @Liolaina. The article mentions that the Ryzen 5 5600 has more cores but lower base and turbo frequencies compared to the Core i7-10700. What are your thoughts on that?

Yeah, I think it really depends on what you're using the CPU for. For gaming and general apps, the single-core boost frequency is more important than multi-thread performance. I've been happy with my Ryzen 5 5600 so far.

Thanks for sharing your experience, guys. I'm still leaning towards the AMD option because of its better support for PCIe 4.0 and DDR4 up to 3200 MHz. But I'd love to hear more about overclocking capabilities for both CPUs.

Well, @Akalegend, based on my experience with the Core i7-10700, I haven't had any issues with overclocking or stability in games. As for the Ryzen 5 5600, I can't really comment on that since I haven't tried it myself.

Alright, thanks everyone. I think I'll try both CPUs out at a store and see which one feels better to me. Appreciate your advice!

No problem, @Cookyjar. Just make sure you get the best CPU cooler for whichever one you choose! Good luck with your decision.