Core i7-10810U vs Ryzen 5 5600X

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-10810U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 65W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,987 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +29.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Core i7-10810U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌160% higher power demand at 65W vs 25W.

Core i7-10810U

2020

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 65W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +29.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,987 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Core i7-10810U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌160% higher power demand at 65W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600X better than Core i7-10810U?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5600X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 29.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 173.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 5600X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 29.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600X is the better fit. You are getting 173.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 5600X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5600X is at an unclear MSRP at $299 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 29.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 5600X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-10810U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-10810U	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	200 FPS	203 FPS
medium	200 FPS	174 FPS
high	200 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	169 FPS
medium	189 FPS	141 FPS
high	155 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	85 FPS
medium	133 FPS	76 FPS
high	103 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	47 FPS

Open Core i7-10810U Open Ryzen 5 5600X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-10810U	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	200 FPS	464 FPS
medium	185 FPS	387 FPS
high	172 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	291 FPS
1440p
low	194 FPS	397 FPS
medium	162 FPS	334 FPS
high	153 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	263 FPS
medium	137 FPS	226 FPS
high	130 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	171 FPS

Open Core i7-10810U Open Ryzen 5 5600X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-10810U	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	200 FPS	546 FPS
medium	200 FPS	473 FPS
high	200 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	358 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	508 FPS
medium	200 FPS	413 FPS
high	200 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	348 FPS
medium	200 FPS	292 FPS
high	200 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	199 FPS

Open Core i7-10810U Open Ryzen 5 5600X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-10810U	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	200 FPS	546 FPS
medium	200 FPS	546 FPS
high	200 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	546 FPS
medium	200 FPS	546 FPS
high	200 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	524 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	529 FPS
medium	200 FPS	484 FPS
high	200 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	379 FPS

Open Core i7-10810U Open Ryzen 5 5600X

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10810U and Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-10810U

The Core i7-10810U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,987 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-10810U and Ryzen 5 5600X share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10810U versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-10810U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-10810U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10810U scores 7,987 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 92.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10810U vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Core i7-10810U	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+7%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.7 GHz+236%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	32 MB+167%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	7,987	21,845+174%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10810U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-10810U	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	FCBGA1528	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24