R5 3600 versus i5 10600KF with RTX3060 – performance comparison
R5 3600 versus i5 10600KF with RTX3060 – performance comparison
Guys, I'm in a tough spot with two pre-built PCs. In the future, I want to play games using an RTX 3060 while linking 3-4 cards via the new PSU and riser for mining. I know the R5 3600 might hit a bottleneck with the RTX 3060. One system has five graphics slots (with a riser), another has three, but I don’t want to change the motherboard later—I plan to upgrade my setup over time. Short answer: which combo works better? The R5 3600 plus a board with five slots, or the i5 10600KF with a system that only has three slots? Note: I’m considering them together, not separately. My English isn’t perfect, sorry. System 1: R5 3600 MPK ASUS TUF B450-PLUS GAMING 4400MHz (OC) ASUS GeForce TUF RTX 3060 HYPERX 16GB (2x8GB) Fury RGB 3200 MHz CL16 DDR4 Dual Kit RAM SANDISK Ultra 3D 500 GB NVMe M.2 SSD (2400 Read / 1750 Write) SSD ASUS TUF GAMING GT301 RGB Tempered Glass USB 3.2 Mid Tower Case ASUS TUF GAMING 650B 650W 80+ Bronze PSU System 2: i5 10600KF ASUS PRIME B460M-K 2933 MHz ASUS GeForce TUF RTX 3060 XPG 16GB (2x8) Gammix D30 Red 3000 MHz CL16 DDR4 Dual Kit RAM SANDISK Ultra 3D 500 GB NVMe M.2 SSD (2400 Read / 1750 Write) SSD XIGMATEK APACHE PLUS 120mm RGB CPU Cooler ASUS TUF GAMING GT301 RGB Tempered Glass USB 3.2 Mid Tower Case CORSAIR CV650 650W 80+ Bronze PSU
Userbenchmark is significantly optimized by Intel, making it an unfair comparison.
The 10600KF offers several advantages, particularly for gaming. When matched with a non-OC motherboard, the 3600 seems more appealing.
Even among CPU options, the 10600K stands out as a quicker gaming processor. It usually outperforms all third-generation Ryzen chips in gaming scenarios. When pushed to higher speeds, the performance gap becomes more noticeable. https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/35...3600-et-al It wasn't until the 5000 series that AMD matched or surpassed Intel in gaming performance. Third-gen Ryzen faced challenges even against eighth-gen models. Many quickly adopted AMD's products, appreciating their quality and affordability, especially when prices were lower. However, those gains never matched the later generations. Currently, third-gen Ryzen chips are pricier than tenth-gen Intel, while the Ryzen 5000 line delivers better performance at a higher cost.
I've already shared this on several other platforms and usually receive comments like "r5 3600 experiencing bottleneck around 10-20% if you don't switch to 1440p resolution" while prices remain the same. The only differences are minor. I'll stick with a single RTX 3060 and a few GPUs, no restrictions, and I'll use the unlocked driver for the RTX 3060.
3600 offers limited improvement from overclocking and even then it won’t surpass the stock 10600k. However, when considering slower memory speeds on Intel’s older B-series chips, the performance gap is negligible. With the B450 model, you can easily add a 5000 series later. That’s why I suggested the 3600 here. Still, there are many hype claims about the 3600 being superior, especially in this price range—it doesn’t hold up. In a fair comparison, the 10600k remains the stronger choice for gaming. The situation is different, though, because this market tends to favor cost over raw performance.