The Core i9-10900 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1500X and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only CA$145.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 1500X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1500X
- Up to 34% cheaper – CA$285.00 vs CA$430.99
Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 5 1500X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$430.99
66%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.23/FPS
71%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
180
93%
Min 1% FPS
120
94%
Price, CA$
CA$285
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.58/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 5 1500X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 5 1500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 5 1500X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
16 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
71%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| $483.00 | MSRP | $189.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
