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Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 9 5950X

Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 9 5950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-10900

2.8 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Intel Core i9-10900 Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for CA$666.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

Core i9-10900

2.8 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Intel Core i9-10900 Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for CA$666.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 5950X is 189 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900.

Advantages of Core i9-10900

  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5950X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Performs up to 16% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-10900 - 258 vs 222 FPS
  • Up to 25% cheaper than Core i9-10900 - CA$499.00 vs CA$666.25
  • Up to 36% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-10900 - CA$1.93 vs CA$3.00 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-10900 - 32 vs 20 threads
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Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

222

86%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3/FPS

64%

Price, CA$

CA$666.25

74%

Intel Core i9-10900 Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for CA$666.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

258

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.93/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$499

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

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Resolution

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Game Graphics

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Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo
Core i9-10900

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1704

78%

Multi-Core

8421

69%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i9-10900 Logo

Core i9-10900

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo

Ryzen 9 5950X

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 9
Comet LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
16
20Threads
32
2.8 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
28.0xMultiplier
34.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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