AMD Ryzen 3 7335U vs Intel Core i5-10600KF Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear pattern: the Intel Core i5-10600KF wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U taking only three. The most lopsided results come from workloads that reward raw compute throughput and memory subsystem efficiency.

The Intel part's biggest victory is in PassMark random string sorting, where it scores 26532 against 15361, a 72.7% advantage. Data compression shows a similar story: 211643 versus 146309, a 44.7% lead. Extended instructions also favor Intel heavily, 14167 against 10314, a 37.4% gap. These are not marginal differences; they represent fundamentally different performance tiers in integer-heavy, branch-heavy, and pointer-chasing workloads.

The Cinebench suite is uniformly in Intel's favor. R15 multicore sees 1209 against 1078, a 12.2% lead, while R15 singlecore shows 170 versus 152, an 11.8% edge. R20 multicore (5041 versus 4495) and R20 singlecore (711 versus 634) both land at 12.1% in Intel's favor. R23 follows the same pattern: multicore 12003 versus 10703, singlecore 1694 versus 1511, both 12.1%. The consistency across three Cinebench generations suggests the Intel chip sustains its advantage regardless of the rendering engine version.

PassMark multithread gives Intel 14169 against 12592, a 12.5% win, and integer math shows 47508 versus 42493, an 11.8% margin. Floating point math is closer in percentage terms but still Intel's, 29521 against 24298, a 21.5% lead. Physics simulation favors Intel at 810 versus 647, a 25.2% advantage, and prime number finding goes to Intel 45 to 36, a 25% gap.

The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U's wins are narrower but real. PassMark single thread shows 3053 against 2908, a 4.7% lead for AMD. That is the only single-threaded victory, and it is modest. The other AMD win is data encryption, where it posts 9335 against Intel's 4832. That is a 48.2% swing in AMD's favor, the largest delta in either direction across the entire comparison. The encryption result stands out because Intel dominates everywhere else in the PassMark suite, yet AMD more than doubles Intel's encryption throughput. The third and final AMD win is the duplicate single-thread test, also 3053 versus 2908, confirming the 4.7% single-thread edge.

Average benchmark scores place the AMD part slightly higher overall: 16827 versus 16228. Both CPUs sit at the 70th percentile among all recorded CPUs. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10850H (0.2% ahead), Intel Core 3 100U (0.5% ahead), Intel Core i7-1260U (0.6% behind), and AMD Ryzen 5 4600H (0.7% behind). The AMD part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-12100E (0.2% behind), Intel Core i5-1235U (0.3% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 5 115U (0.4% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS (0.4% behind). Both sit within a narrow band of comparable products, but the benchmark-by-benchmark breakdown shows the Intel chip winning the majority of individual tests despite the slightly lower aggregate.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-10600KF wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U wins three: PassMark data encryption, PassMark single thread, and PassMark singlethread.

Q: How large is the Intel chip's lead in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-10600KF scores 12003 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U scores 10703. That is a 12.1% advantage for Intel.

Q: Is there any workload where the AMD chip is dramatically faster?

A: Yes, data encryption. The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U scores 9335 in PassMark data encryption, while the Intel Core i5-10600KF scores 4832. AMD leads by 48.2%, the largest percentage gap in either direction across all head-to-head benchmarks.

Q: Which CPU has the higher single-thread score in PassMark?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U scores 3053 in PassMark single thread, compared to 2908 for the Intel Core i5-10600KF. That is a 4.7% lead for AMD.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U has an average benchmark score of 16827, while the Intel Core i5-10600KF averages 16228. Both are at the 70th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Where does the Intel chip show its largest advantage?

A: In PassMark random string sorting, the Intel Core i5-10600KF scores 26532 against 15361, a 72.7% lead. Data compression is its second-largest win at 44.7%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing ecosystems. The Intel Core i5-10600KF uses the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process and fabricated by Intel itself. The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U uses Zen 3+ (codenamed Rembrandt-R), built on TSMC's 6 nm process. The die size for the AMD part is listed at 208 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded die size.

Core counts differ: the Intel chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part's cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD part also has 64 KB of L1 per core, but doubles L2 to 512 KB per core, with a smaller 8 MB shared L3. The larger L3 on the Intel chip likely contributes to its strong showing in data compression and random string sorting, where larger working sets benefit from more cache.

Memory architecture diverges sharply. The Intel Core i5-10600KF supports DDR4 with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U supports DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. That is a substantial theoretical bandwidth advantage for AMD, yet the benchmark results do not reflect a consistent AMD advantage in memory-sensitive workloads. The Intel chip wins data compression and random string sorting decisively despite the lower memory bandwidth figure.

PCIe support also differs. Intel offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The AMD part includes integrated graphics (Radeon 660M), while the Intel Core i5-10600KF has no recorded integrated graphics. AMD also supports ECC memory, while Intel does not. The Intel chip has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it can be overclocked, while the AMD chip's multiplier is locked. The AMD part is a mobile processor on Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1200.

The process node gap is significant: 14 nm for Intel versus 6 nm for AMD. The AMD chip also has a larger L2 cache per core, which can help with certain latency-sensitive workloads. The Intel chip's higher base clock (4.10 GHz versus 3.00 GHz) and boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.30 GHz) give it a raw clock speed advantage that likely explains its consistent wins in Cinebench single-core tests despite the AMD chip's slight PassMark single-thread lead.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every major specification category. The Intel Core i5-10600KF has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clock is 4.10 GHz for Intel versus 3.00 GHz for AMD. Boost clock is 4.80 GHz for Intel versus 4.30 GHz for AMD. TDP is 95 watts for Intel versus 28 watts for AMD, reflecting the desktop versus mobile positioning.

The Intel chip uses 14 nm process technology from Intel's own foundry; the AMD chip uses 6 nm from TSMC. The AMD die is listed at 208 mm²; no die size is recorded for Intel. Socket types are entirely different: Intel uses Socket 1200, AMD uses Socket FP7. The Intel chip is a desktop part, while the AMD chip is mobile.

Cache differs in L2 and L3: Intel has 256 KB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3; AMD has 512 KB L2 per core and 8 MB shared L3. L1 is identical at 64 KB per core. Memory support is DDR4 for Intel and DDR5 for AMD. Memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s for Intel versus 76.8 GB/s for AMD. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not Intel.

PCIe generation and lane count differ: Intel has Gen 3 with 16 lanes, AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The AMD chip includes Radeon 660M integrated graphics; the Intel chip has none recorded. The Intel multiplier is unlocked; the AMD multiplier is locked. Release dates are also different: the Intel chip was released on 2020-04-29, while the AMD chip came later on 2023-01-03. Both are listed as Active in production status, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-10600KF wins in almost every compute-heavy category. If the workload is rendering, the Cinebench results are unambiguous: Intel leads by 12.1% across R20 and R23 multicore and singlecore, and by 12.2% in R15 multicore. If the workload is general integer or floating point math, Intel wins both, with an 11.8% edge in integer math and a 21.5% edge in floating point. Physics simulation goes to Intel by 25.2%, prime number finding by 25%, and extended instructions by 37.4%.

Data compression and random string sorting are Intel's most extreme wins. The 44.7% lead in compression and 72.7% lead in string sorting make this the clear choice for database-style workloads, file archiving, or any task that involves sorting, hashing, or compressing large in-memory datasets. The larger 12 MB L3 cache and higher clock speeds likely drive these results.

The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U wins in two specific areas. First, data encryption: the 9335 score against Intel's 4832 is a 48.2% blowout. Any workload dominated by AES or similar encryption primitives will run substantially faster on the AMD chip. Second, PassMark single-thread performance: 3053 versus 2908, a 4.7% edge. This is a narrow win, but it means the AMD chip is not a slouch in lightly threaded tasks despite its lower clock speeds.

The AMD chip also carries practical advantages that benchmarks do not capture directly. Its 28 watt TDP is far below Intel's 95 watts, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops. It includes Radeon 660M integrated graphics, so no separate GPU is required. It supports DDR5 memory with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. These are platform-level benefits that matter for mobile or compact builds.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward split. The Intel Core i5-10600KF is the stronger processor for raw compute performance in most workloads. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including every Cinebench test, every math test, physics, extended instructions, data compression, and random string sorting. Its 12.1% lead across the Cinebench suite makes it the better choice for rendering and content creation. Its 44.7% lead in data compression and 72.7% lead in random string sorting make it the better choice for data-heavy desktop tasks. The unlocked multiplier and desktop platform positioning also make it the better fit for an overclockable desktop build.

The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U is the better choice for encryption-heavy workloads, where its 48.2% lead in PassMark data encryption is decisive. It also edges out Intel in PassMark single-thread performance by 4.7%. But its broader appeal comes from platform attributes: 28 watt TDP, integrated Radeon 660M graphics, DDR5 support with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. It is a mobile processor designed for laptops where power efficiency and integrated graphics matter more than raw multicore throughput.

The aggregate scores tell the same story from a different angle. The AMD chip averages 16827 across all benchmarks, slightly ahead of Intel's 16228, but both sit at the 70th percentile. The Intel chip's individual test wins are more numerous and more decisive, while the AMD chip's aggregate edge is carried by its encryption and single-thread results. For a desktop user who prioritizes rendering, math, compression, and sorting, the Intel Core i5-10600KF is the data-backed pick. For a laptop user who needs strong encryption throughput, integrated graphics, and low power draw, the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U is the sensible choice. The recorded data does not support a single universal winner; it supports two distinct tools for two distinct jobs.