The Core i9-10900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $499.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Up to 95% cheaper – $25.05 vs $525.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900K vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
84%
Min 1% FPS
110
86%
Price, $
$25.05
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.15/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K vs Phenom X3 8650 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 i9-10900K vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
30%
L3 Cache
2 MB
10%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
62%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Toliman |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 3 |
20 | Threads | 3 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
