Core i5-10505 vs Ryzen 5 1600
Core i5-10505
Ryzen 5 1600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10505
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-10505 | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($120) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($144) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-10505 | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+18%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($120) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($144) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10505 and Ryzen 5 1600
Core i5-10505
The Core i5-10505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2021 (4 years ago). It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,009 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 1600
The Ryzen 5 1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,261 points. Launch price was $219.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-10505 and Ryzen 5 1600 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-10505 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1600 — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-10505 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1600 is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-10505 scores 12,009 against the Ryzen 5 1600's 12,261 — a 2.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 1600. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-10505 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1600.
| Feature | Core i5-10505 | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+28% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 12,009 | 12,261+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-10505 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 1600 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-10505 | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-10505 launched at $192 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 1600 debuted at $219. At current prices ($120 vs $144), the Core i5-10505 is $24 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10505 delivers 100.1 pts/$ vs 85.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 1600 — making the Core i5-10505 the 16.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-10505 | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192-12% | $219 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-17% | $144 |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.1+18% | 85.1 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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