AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i9-10900K
67.1Single-core41.9
53.5Multi-core48.2
48Gamingspec-based54.6
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.2 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+25) and multi-core (+5). 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 8700G
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 42
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 48
- 220% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 71% lower process: 4 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- 184% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 88 W
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- 25% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 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 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+220% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+49%Top 38% | 1,730Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000+25%Top 40% | 10,400Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+34%Top 43% | 1,340Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100+5%Top 36% | 16,300Top 40% |
| PassMark | 29,500+24%Top 41% | 23,700Bottom 43% |
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