CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-10505 @ 3.20GHz

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 63.4%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 145.8% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
338th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs113th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-10505 @ 3.20GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q2 2021
Market Position
1058th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs604th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs353rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X
4,587
3.20GHz
2,808

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X
30,100
3.20GHz
12,244

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-10505 @ 3.20GHz

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
Intel Core i5-10505 @ 3.20GHz
3.20GHz
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10505 CPU @ 3.20GHz
3.20GHz
⚡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
3.2 GHz
3.20GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
4.6 GHz
3.20GHz
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
6 Threads: 12
3.20GHz
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
FCLGA1200
3.20GHz
⚡TDP
65 W
9600X
65 W
3.20GHz
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9600X
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 12 MB
3.20GHz

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i5-10505 @ 3.20GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-10505 @ 3.20GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-10505 @ 3.20GHz drawing more power under load (65W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.