Core i7-10870H vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i7-10870H

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2020

Ryzen 5 5600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10870H

8 / 16

14,087

0.0%

21,550

+53.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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.

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 i7-10870H

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

119%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

116%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

114%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

114%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

110%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

135%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

123%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

121%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

118%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

116%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

115%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

112%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

110%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

109%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

108%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

107%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

103%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

101%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

100%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

100%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

97%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

97%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

97%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

95%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

95%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

93%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

93%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

93%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

90%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

88%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 5600 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-10870H in both compute-intensive tasks (41.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-10870H	Ryzen 5 5600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($417)	✅ More affordable ($115)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 5600 leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 72% cheaper ($115 vs $417) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-10870H	Ryzen 5 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+455%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($417)	✅ More affordable ($115)

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 i7-10870H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10870H and Ryzen 5 5600

Core i7-10870H

The Core i7-10870H 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 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: 14,087 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-10870H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-10870H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-10870H versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-10870H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-10870H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10870H scores 14,087 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 41.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,594 vs 11,077 (14.3% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,228 vs 2,052, a 50.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,822 vs 8,600 (23.1% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10870H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i7-10870H	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+9%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+59%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	14,087	21,550+53%
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,594	11,077+15%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,228	2,052+67%
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,822	8,600+26%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10870H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-10870H) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WM490,HM470,QM480 (Core i7-10870H) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Core i7-10870H	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	BGA1440	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-10870H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). The Core i7-10870H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10870H targets Gaming, Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-10870H rivals Ryzen 7 4800H.