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Intel s Core i5-10400 ($182) is not the company s flagship six-core desktop CPU in its 10th Generation stack. (That honor goes to the unlocked Core i5-10600K, which we reviewed at launch last year.) But what the Core i5-10400 lacks in overclockability, it makes up for in tenacity. The chip stays in the race against AMD s onslaught of Editors Choice-winning powerhouse six-core CPUs, like the Ryzen 5 5600X and last-generation 3600X. The Core is a solid value pick for those who already own an LGA 1200 motherboard and are looking to game with a discrete GPU. But strictly as a midrange upgrade, AMD s Ryzen 5 chips make more sense in both cost-per-core and overall performance
Intel's entry-level Core i3-10100 CPU requires an all-new motherboard platform to install, and our sample chip's performance numbers are far enough below AMD's competing Ryzens to stifle most of its four-core appeal.
No integrated graphics
Overclocking didn t translate to actual major performance gains
As a six-core, 12-thread processor, the A$499 AMD Ryzen 5 5600X slots perfectly into the market for midrange gaming-focused CPUs, and brings with it the best balance of core count and cost in the company s latest launch of Zen 3-based processors. When put up against the so-so Intel Core i5-10600K, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X comes out shining on the other side, presenting serious competition for Intel (albeit at a slightly higher price point than we re used to from Ryzens). The Ryzen 5 5600X set records in some of our gaming results, as well as being one of the best values in price-to-performance that AMD offers in 2020. It lacks the integrated graphics that some buyers in the midrange might be looking for, but that s a small ding on an otherwise stellar showing for this Editors Choice pick among gaming CPUs, alongside the also-great budget-model Ryzen 3 3300X.
No integrated graphics
Overclocking didn t translate to actual major performance gains
As a six-core, 12-thread processor, the $299 AMD Ryzen 5 5600X slots perfectly into the market for midrange gaming-focused CPUs, and brings with it the best balance of core count and cost in the company s latest launch of Zen 3-based processors. When put up against the so-so Intel Core i5-10600K, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X comes out shining on the other side, presenting serious competition for Intel (albeit at a slightly higher price point than we re used to from Ryzens). The Ryzen 5 5600X set records in some of our gaming results, as well as being one of the best values in price-to-performance that AMD offers in 2020. It lacks the integrated graphics that some buyers in the midrange might be looking for, but that s a small ding on an otherwise stellar showing for this Editors Choice pick among gaming CPUs, alongside the also-great budget-model Ryzen 3 3300X.
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A Brief Look at 2020 from Seandún Macra, Co Cork
It was a busy year for Seandún Macra despite Covid. We had virtual events, outdoor events and of course normal events towards the start of the year. Here is a look at the year that was for Seandún Macra.
The New Year started off with what looked to be a very social year as we headed to Killarney for officer training and to support our very own Whitechurch Macra who made fierce progress this year by progressing to the national finals of Capers. A great weekend was had by all and indeed all who stayed in Cork also as Seandún hosted their own national semi final of Capers also. Six amazing clubs performed on the night and many of our own members helped out. We thoroughly enjoyed the national finals also which were held by Muskerry Macra in Éire Óg. We were dazzled by the amazing talent that took to the stage on the night. January also saw us hold our annual titles night to see who would represent us in the nationa