Core i7-10700 vs Ryzen 5 4600GE
Core i7-10700
Ryzen 5 4600GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10700
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 4600GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-10700 | Ryzen 5 4600GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($268) | ✅ More affordable ($125) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-10700 | Ryzen 5 4600GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+112%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($268) | ✅ More affordable ($125) |
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 i7-10700 and Ryzen 5 4600GE
Core i7-10700
The Core i7-10700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,067 points. Launch price was $340.
Ryzen 5 4600GE
The Ryzen 5 4600GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,889 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-10700 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 4600GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-10700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-10700 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600GE — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-10700 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-10700 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 4600GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10700 scores 16,067 against the Ryzen 5 4600GE's 15,889 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-10700. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,250 vs 7,800 (44.4% advantage for the Core i7-10700). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-10700 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600GE.
| Feature | Core i7-10700 | Ryzen 5 4600GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+14% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 16,067+1% | 15,889 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,250+57% | 7,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,597 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,926 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-10700 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 4600GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Core i7-10700 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-10700) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 4600GE) — the Ryzen 5 4600GE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B460,H470,Z490,B560,Z590 (Core i7-10700) and AM4 (Ryzen 5 4600GE).
| Feature | Core i7-10700 | Ryzen 5 4600GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10700) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4600GE). Both include integrated graphics — UHD 630 (Core i7-10700) and Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen 5 4600GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-10700 rivals Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | Core i7-10700 | Ryzen 5 4600GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD 630 | Radeon Vega 7 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-10700 launched at $365 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 4600GE debuted at $200. At current prices ($268 vs $125), the Ryzen 5 4600GE is $143 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-10700 delivers 60.0 pts/$ vs 127.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 4600GE — making the Ryzen 5 4600GE the 71.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-10700 | Ryzen 5 4600GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $365 | $200-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $268 | $125-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0 | 127.1+112% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2020 |
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