Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U vs Core i5-10600K
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
Core i5-10600K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10600K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($179) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($179) |
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 Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U and Core i5-10600K
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,213 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-10600K
The Core i5-10600K 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 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: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,247 points. Launch price was $262.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U and Core i5-10600K share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-10600K — a 11% clock advantage for the Core i5-10600K (base: 2.3 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U uses the Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-10600K uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U scores 14,213 against the Core i5-10600K's 14,247 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-10600K. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+78% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 14,213 | 14,247 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-10600K uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
The Core i5-10600K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($180 vs $179), the Core i5-10600K is $1 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U delivers 79.0 pts/$ vs 79.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-10600K — making the Core i5-10600K the 0.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $262 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $179 |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.0 | 79.6 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2020 |
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