Intel Core i9-10900 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10900 or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X - 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 Intel Core i9-10900 has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10900 was released in Q2/2020. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X was released in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Intel Core i 10000 (43) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
10 | Generation | 6 |
Comet Lake S | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-9900 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
Intel Core i9-11900 | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-10900 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900 is 2.80 GHz (5.20 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is at 4.70 GHz (5.60 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-10900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
10 | Cores | 12 |
20 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 4.70 GHz |
5.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.60 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 5.40 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-10900 or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Compute units | 2 |
192 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | 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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10900 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 46.9 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-10900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-10900 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has a TDP of 170 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-10900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 170 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 230 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10900 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 20.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 76.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-10900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1200 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
439 $ | Release price | 549 $ |
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Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900
2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
29,306 CB R23 MC @ 186 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10900 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
Unknown | Unknown |