AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i9-10850K
28.4Single-core40.7
37.2Multi-core47
43Gamingspec-based54
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10850K wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.8 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+12) and multi-core (+10). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7 2700X
- 60% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 16% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 125 W
- 14% lower process: 12 nm vs 14 nm
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- Stronger single-core score: 41 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 37
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 76% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 142 W
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,100 vs 6,600
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 250 W+76% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.2 GHz+21% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+60% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 1,700+35%Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 32% | 10,100+53%Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 19% | 1,310+17%Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Bottom 39% | 15,700+50%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 17,600Bottom 30% | 22,700+29%Bottom 41% |
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