Intel Core i9-10850K vs Intel Core i9-10900K
40.7Single-core41.9
47Multi-core48.2
54Gamingspec-based54.6
0 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-10850K scores 46.8 against 47.9 for Intel Core i9-10900K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-10900K edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 250 W | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Performance cores | 10 | 10 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,700Bottom 40% | 1,730+2%Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,100Bottom 51% | 10,400+3%Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,310Bottom 35% | 1,340+2%Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,700Top 43% | 16,300+4%Top 40% |
| PassMark | 22,700Bottom 41% | 23,700+4%Bottom 43% |
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