AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs Intel Core i9-10900K
54.4Single-core41.9
62.1Multi-core48.2
79.6Gaming54.6
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.1 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+25) and Multi-core (+14). 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 9 5900X
- Stronger Single-core score: 54 vs 42
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 48
- Stronger gaming score: 80 vs 55
- 220% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 20 MB
- 140% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- 76% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 142 W
- 10% higher Boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 4.8 GHz
- Lower launch price: $488 vs $549
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | 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 9 5900X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+20% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 12+20% | 10 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.3 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+140% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+220% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+21%Top 32% | 1,730Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,500+30%Top 24% | 10,400Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600+19%Top 39% | 1,340Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,700+33%Top 20% | 16,300Top 30% |
| PassMark | 39,000+65%Top 16% | 23,700Top 40% |
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