Intel Core i9-10900KF vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i9-10900KF or Intel Core i9-10900KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-10900KF features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
10 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-10900KF Name AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10900KF has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900KF is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
20 Threads 16
10x Cores 8x
10 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
95 W TDP down None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10900KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
472 $ Release price 449 $
Comet Lake S Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
20.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
28084
28084
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
22978
22978

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
15945
15945
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
15228
15228

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
12214
12214
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
11125
11125

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
11465
11465
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
11344
11344

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
10940
10940
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
10634
10634

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
7381
7381
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
6554
6554

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
6419
6419
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5724
5724

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
2668
2668
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2611
2611

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2136
2136
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1864
1864

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1728
1728
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1417
1417

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1619
1619
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1382
1382

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
645
645
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
628
628

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
270
270
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
232
232

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
240
240
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
225
225

Intel Core i9-10900KF and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in leaderboards