Core i5-10200H vs Ryzen 5 2600H

Core i5-10200H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020

Ryzen 5 2600H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10200H

4 / 8

7,997

0.0%

8,002

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-10200H is positioned at rank 26 and the Ryzen 5 2600H is on rank 64, so the Core i5-10200H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10200H

#14

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

165%

#15

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

163%

#16

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

149%

#17

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

149%

#18

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

147%

#20

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

142%

#21

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

136%

#22

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

136%

#23

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

133%

#26

Core i5-10200H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

98%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

97%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

96%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

96%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

96%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

94%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2600H

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#52

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

220%

#53

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

217%

#54

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

199%

#55

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

198%

#56

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

196%

#58

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

190%

#59

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

182%

#60

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

181%

#61

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

177%

#64

Ryzen 5 2600H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

99%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

97%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

94%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-10200H leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 2600H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-10200H	Ryzen 5 2600H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-10200H	Ryzen 5 2600H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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 i5-10200H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2600H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10200H and Ryzen 5 2600H

Core i5-10200H

The Core i5-10200H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,997 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 2600H

The Ryzen 5 2600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,002 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-10200H and Ryzen 5 2600H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-10200H versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600H — a 13% clock advantage for the Core i5-10200H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-10200H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600H uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10200H scores 7,997 against the Ryzen 5 2600H's 8,002 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 2600H. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10200H vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600H.

Feature	Core i5-10200H	Ryzen 5 2600H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+14%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,997	8,002
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,372	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,300	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,392	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10200H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2600H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10200H	Ryzen 5 2600H
Socket	BGA1440	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i5-10200H) / not specified (Ryzen 5 2600H). The Core i5-10200H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 2600H requires a dedicated GPU.