AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U vs Intel Core i5-10600 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has better multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-10600 wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test with a score of 9809, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U scores 9673. That is a 1.4% advantage for Intel.

Q: How does the AMD chip score in Geekbench tests?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U scores 4525 in Geekbench multi-core and 1612 in single-core. The Intel Core i5-10600 does not have Geekbench results in the provided data, so no comparison is possible for that test.

Q: What is the difference in core counts between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-10600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part offers two additional physical cores and four additional threads.

Q: Are these chips on the same manufacturing process?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is built on TSMC's 7 nm process, while the Intel Core i5-10600 uses Intel's 14 nm process. AMD also lists a transistor count of 10,700 million and a die size of 180 mm², whereas Intel does not provide those figures.

Q: Which CPU has higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-10600 boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U boosts to 4.10 GHz. Intel's boost clock is 0.70 GHz higher.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: No. Both chips support DDR4 dual-channel memory, but neither supports ECC memory. The AMD part has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while Intel lists 42.7 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne-U, and targets the mobile segment with a 15 W TDP. It uses a 7 nm process from TSMC with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The chip features 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6.

The Intel Core i5-10600, on the other hand, uses the Comet Lake architecture and is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. It is manufactured on Intel's 14 nm process, though transistor count and die size are not listed. This chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. L1 cache is 64 KB per core, L2 is 256 KB per core, and L3 is 12 MB shared. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 630.

A key architectural difference is the process node — 7 nm versus 14 nm — which contributes to the AMD part's dramatically lower TDP (15 W vs 65 W). The Intel chip uses the LGA 1200 socket, while AMD uses the FP6 socket. PCIe lane counts also differ: Intel provides 16 lanes (CPU only) at Gen 3, whereas AMD offers 8 lanes (CPU only) at Gen 3.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Across all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, the Intel Core i5-10600 wins every single one. The margin is consistent: a 1.4% delta in each test, favoring Intel.

• Cinebench R15 multi-core: Intel scores 988, AMD scores 974. Intel leads by 14 points.
• Cinebench R15 single-core: Intel scores 139, AMD scores 137. Intel leads by 2 points.
• Cinebench R20 multi-core: Intel scores 4119, AMD scores 4062. Intel leads by 57 points.
• Cinebench R20 single-core: Intel scores 581, AMD scores 573. Intel leads by 8 points.
• Cinebench R23 multi-core: Intel scores 9809, AMD scores 9673. Intel leads by 136 points.
• Cinebench R23 single-core: Intel scores 1384, AMD scores 1365. Intel leads by 19 points.

The consistent 1.4% delta across all tests indicates that the Intel chip holds a small but uniform advantage in CPU rendering workloads. Neither chip shows a single benchmark win for AMD in this head-to-head set. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is 2865, placing it in the 51st percentile of all CPUs; the Core i5-10600 averages 2837, also in the 51st percentile. Despite the Intel chip's clean sweep, the average scores are nearly identical, which suggests that the Geekbench results (only available for AMD) pull its average up.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U | Intel Core i5-10600 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP6 | Intel Socket 1200 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Comet Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 cache (per core) | 512 KB | 256 KB |

| L3 cache (shared) | 8 MB | 12 MB |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| PCIe lanes (CPU only) | 8 lanes, Gen 3 | 16 lanes, Gen 3 |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | UHD Graphics 630 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2022-04-18 | 2020-04-29 |

| Part number | 100-000000587 | SRH37 |

The most striking differences are in core count (Intel has 50% more cores), TDP (AMD uses less than a quarter of Intel's power budget), process node (7 nm vs 14 nm), and L3 cache (Intel has 4 MB more). AMD compensates with larger L2 cache per core and higher memory bandwidth. Intel offers double the PCIe lanes. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data tells a straightforward story: the Intel Core i5-10600 wins every Cinebench comparison, but by a razor-thin margin of 1.4% across the board. This is not a dominant victory; it is a consistent but small edge. For pure multi-threaded rendering in Cinebench, the Intel part is the better choice — 9809 vs 9673 in R23 multi-core is a real but modest gap.

However, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is a mobile chip with a 15 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop chip with a 65 W TDP. That 50 W difference is enormous. If you are selecting for a laptop or a low-power system, the AMD part is the only sensible option — the Intel chip's thermal and power requirements are in a different class entirely. The AMD chip also offers better memory bandwidth (51.2 GB/s vs 42.7 GB/s) and a more advanced 7 nm process.

For desktop builders who can supply adequate cooling and power, the Intel Core i5-10600 edges ahead in CPU-bound workloads. The extra two cores and four threads provide headroom for parallel tasks, even if the benchmark delta is only 1.4%. The Intel chip also has twice the PCIe lanes, which matters for expansion cards and NVMe storage configurations.

Neither CPU is a clear winner on raw score; the average benchmark scores (2865 vs 2837) are within 1% of each other. The deciding factor is context: mobile vs desktop, power budget, and platform requirements. If you need a low-power integrated system, pick AMD. If you have a desktop chassis and want marginally better multi-core throughput, pick Intel.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U wins on:

• Power efficiency: 15 W TDP vs 65 W TDP is a fourfold advantage.
• Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s vs 42.7 GB/s, a 20% higher ceiling.
• Manufacturing process: 7 nm vs 14 nm, with a transistor count of 10,700 million.
• L2 cache per core: 512 KB vs 256 KB, doubling the per-core capacity.
• Geekbench scores: 4525 multi-core and 1612 single-core are available, though no Intel comparison exists in the data.
• Mobile deployment: FP6 socket and 2022 release date make it a newer, portable option.

Intel Core i5-10600 wins on:

• All Cinebench tests: R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core, each by 1.4%.
• Core count: 6 cores vs 4 cores, 50% more physical cores.
• Thread count: 12 threads vs 8 threads, 50% more threads.
• Clock speeds: 3.30 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, outpacing AMD by 0.60 GHz and 0.70 GHz respectively.
• L3 cache: 12 MB shared vs 8 MB shared, 50% more.
• PCIe expandability: 16 lanes vs 8 lanes, double the connectivity.
• Desktop performance: 65 W TDP with Intel Socket 1200 for full-size builds.

The practical takeaway: the Intel Core i5-10600 is the stronger raw CPU in all measured Cinebench workloads, but the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is the more efficient chip for mobile use. The Intel part's wins are consistent yet narrow, so the decision hinges on your platform power budget rather than any significant performance gap.