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Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 7 7700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $525 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $297.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 266 minutes ago

Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $525 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $297.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 266 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 7700X outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 7700X is 880 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10900K.

Advantages of Core i9-10900K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 7 7700X - 20 vs 16 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7700X

  • Performs up to 7% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-10900K - 187 vs 175 FPS
  • Up to 43% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - $297.95 vs $525.00
  • Up to 47% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-10900K - $1.59 vs $3.00 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 105 vs 125 Watts
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Forza Horizon 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

175

94%

Value, $/FPS

$3/FPS

53%

Price, $

$525

56%

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $525 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

187

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.59/FPS

100%

Price, $

$297.95

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $297.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 266 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1749

60%

Multi-Core

9163

60%

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2908

100%

Multi-Core

15263

100%

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo

Core i9-10900K

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo

Ryzen 7 7700X

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9CollectionRyzen 7
Comet LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
20
Threads16
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
5.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.4 GHz
125 WTDP
105 W
14 nmProcess Size
5 nm
37.0xMultiplier
45.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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