AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i9-10900K
53Single-core41.9
50Multi-core48.2
62.2Gaming54.6
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X wins this desktop processor face-off, 54 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+11) and gaming (+8). 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 7 5800X
- Stronger Single-core score: 53 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 55
- 60% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- 76% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 142 W
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- 13% higher Boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 4.7 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 250 W+76% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.3 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+60% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050+18%Top 36% | 1,730Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+9%Top 31% | 10,400Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580+18%Top 40% | 1,340Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300Top 35% | 16,300+7%Top 30% |
| PassMark | 28,300+19%Top 29% | 23,700Top 40% |
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