AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core i9-10900K
86.9Single-core41.9
65.6Multi-core48.2
94.4Gamingspec-based54.6
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+45) and multi-core (+17). 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 9850X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 42
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 48
- 380% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 20 MB
- 220% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- 54% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 162 W
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 250 W+54% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+27% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+6% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+220% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+380% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,730Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,400Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,221+66%Top 12% | 1,340Bottom 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 23,204+42%Top 25% | 16,300Top 39% |
| PassMark | 41,305+74%Top 24% | 23,700Bottom 43% |
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