AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM5
AMD
91 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200
Intel
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Intel Core i3-10100F is generally well-regarded for budget builds, offering solid performance for everyday tasks and light gaming. Users appreciate its compatibility with LGA 1200 motherboards and Windows 11, though some note the lack of thermal paste and the need for a separate cooler. Overall, it's seen as a good value for entry-level computing.
Pros
- LGA 1200 compatibility
- Windows 11 support
- Good for basic gaming
- Solid multitasking performance
- Budget-friendly value
Cons
- No thermal paste included
- Stock cooler may be needed
- No integrated graphics
- Limited overclocking potential
Socket compatibility 3
Windows 11 support 2
Gaming performance 2
Cooling solution 2
Thermal paste inclusion 1
Overclocking capability 1
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i3 10100F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i3 |
| Model | 9600X | 10100F |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Comet Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | LGA 1200 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 65 |
| Max Turbo Power | 88★ | 134 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | None Integrated Graphics |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM5
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong single thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM50.572score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 12001.186score per dollar
Intel Core i3 10100F 4-core LGA 1200 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.