AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i3-10100 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 5950X or Intel Core i3-10100 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X was released in Q4/2020. The Intel Core i3-10100 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-10100 was released in Q2/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (40) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
AMD Ryzen 5000 (14) | CPU group | Intel Core i 10000 (43) |
4 | Generation | 10 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Comet Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Predecessor | Intel Core i3-9100 |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 3.40 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the Intel Core i3-10100 has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100 is at 3.60 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-10100 |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.10 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or Intel Core i3-10100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-10100 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-10100 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 105 W, while the Intel Core i3-10100 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-10100 |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 72.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i3-10100 is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-10100 |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 1200 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
799 $ | Release price | 134 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-10100
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
28,577 CB R23 MC @ 153 W |
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Intel Core i3-10100
3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i3-10100 |
Unknown | Unknown |