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Core i9-10900X vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i9-10900X vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-10900X

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for 509.01 on Amazon

In Stock

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9 minutes ago

Core i9-10900X

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for 509.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 383 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900X.

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 19% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-10900X - 258 vs 217 FPS
  • Up to 49% cheaper than Core i9-10900X - $234.56 vs $458.57
  • Up to 57% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-10900X - $1.01 vs $2.35 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900X - 105 vs 165 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-10900X - 24 vs 20 threads
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Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

217

84%

Value, €/FPS

€2.35/FPS

43%

Price, €

€509.01

51%

Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)

Buy for 509.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

258

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.01/FPS

100%

Price, €

€260.36

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9 minutes ago

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Game Graphics

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Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo
Core i9-10900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1576

72%

Multi-Core

9371

79%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i9-10900X Logo

Core i9-10900X

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Oct 19th, 2019Release Date
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionRyzen 9
Cascade LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2066SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
20Threads
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed3.7 GHz
4.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
165 WTDP
14 nmProcess Size
37.0xMultiplier37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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