AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs Intel Core i9-10900K
68.4Single-core41.9
49.6Multi-core48.2
64.1Gaming54.6
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500F6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58.9 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+27) and gaming (+9). Intel Core i9-10900K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- Stronger Single-core score: 68 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 64 vs 55
- 140% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
- 75% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 16
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $179 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- 184% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
- 14% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,300 vs 14,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 250 W+184% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+140% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+49%Top 23% | 1,730Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+18%Top 30% | 10,400Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,850+38%Top 25% | 1,340Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,300Top 39% | 16,300+14%Top 30% |
| PassMark | 27,500+16%Top 32% | 23,700Top 40% |
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