Ryzen 5 4600G vs Core i7-10700

Ryzen 5 4600G

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

Core i7-10700

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 4600G

6 / 12

15,985

0.0%

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

Ryzen 9 7900X

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i7-10700

8 / 16

16,067

+0.5%

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 Ryzen 5 4600G

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

105%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

104%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

104%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

104%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

103%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

103%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

103%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

102%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

101%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

101%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

101%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

101%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

101%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

101%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

100%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

100%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

100%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

100%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

99%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

99%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

99%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

99%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

98%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

96%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

96%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

95%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

94%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

94%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10700

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

25%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

108%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

108%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

108%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

107%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

22%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

107%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

22%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

17%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

107%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

106%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

105%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

105%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

103%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

102%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

102%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

101%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

100%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

100%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

100%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

100%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

100%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

99%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

98%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

97%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

97%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

97%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

96%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

94%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-10700 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 4600G in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 4600G	Core i7-10700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($143)	⚠️ Higher cost ($268)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Ryzen 5 4600G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $143 (vs $268), it costs 47% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 86% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-10700.

Insight	Ryzen 5 4600G	Core i7-10700
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+86%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($143)	⚠️ Higher cost ($268)

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.

Ryzen 5 4600G Benchmark Check

Core i7-10700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4600G and Core i7-10700

Ryzen 5 4600G

The Ryzen 5 4600G 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 3.7 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,985 points. Launch price was $154.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4600G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-10700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-10700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600G versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-10700 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-10700 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4600G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-10700 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4600G scores 15,985 against the Core i7-10700's 16,067 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-10700. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,348 vs 12,250 (26.9% advantage for the Core i7-10700). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,578 vs 1,597, a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-10700 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,619 vs 7,926 (18% advantage for the Core i7-10700). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600G vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-10700.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4600G	Core i7-10700
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.8 GHz+14%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+28%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	15,985	16,067
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,348	12,250+31%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,578	1,597+1%
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,619	7,926+20%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4600G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-10700 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 4600G) vs 16 (Core i7-10700) — the Ryzen 5 4600G offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B450,X470,B550,X570,A520 (Ryzen 5 4600G) and B460,H470,Z490,B560,Z590 (Core i7-10700).

Feature	Ryzen 5 4600G	Core i7-10700
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	24+50%	16

🔧

Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 4600G has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4600G) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10700). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen 5 4600G) and UHD 630 (Core i7-10700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 4600G targets Entry Gaming, Core i7-10700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 4600G rivals Core i5-10400; Core i7-10700 rivals Ryzen 7 3700X.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4600G	Core i7-10700
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon Vega 7	UHD 630
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Entry Gaming	Gaming

💰

Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 4600G launched at $154 MSRP, while the Core i7-10700 debuted at $365. At current prices ($143 vs $268), the Ryzen 5 4600G is $125 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 4600G delivers 111.8 pts/$ vs 60.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-10700 — making the Ryzen 5 4600G the 60.4% better value option.