Valorant
1440p@300Hz·09:10 played
lecrepe·21m ago
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32 GB
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Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 5 7500X3D
The Core i9-10900K is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 7500X3D on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $310.56 more expensive!
Core i9-10900K40% Score
- Up to 103% more expensive – $589.95 vs $279.39
Ryzen 5 7500X3D76% Score
- Up to 61% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years and 7 months newer
- Up to 103% cheaper – $279.39 vs $589.95
- Up to 227% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a 8% higher base clock.
LGA1200
Sockethelp
AM5Comet Lake
Codenamehelp
RaphaelDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics2933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10900K or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D. It's 90% faster than the Core i9-10900K on average across 100+ games, scoring 76/100 vs 40/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7500X3D than Core i9-10900K?expand_more
90% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-10900K or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 7500X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 76/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-10900K and Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-10900K scores 40/100, Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 76/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-10900K or Ryzen 5 7500X3D bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i9-10900K or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the stronger pick at 76/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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