Intel Core i9-10900F | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10900F or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 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 i9-10900F 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 i9-10900F was released in Q2/2020. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (34) |
Intel Core i 10000 (43) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) |
10 | Generation | 4 |
Comet Lake S | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
Intel Core i9-11900F | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-10900F is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (5.20 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.80 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-10900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
10 | Cores | 12 |
20 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
5.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.80 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10900F supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-10900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
45.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-10900F has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 105 W. |
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Intel Core i9-10900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10900F has a 20.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X cache has a total of 70.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-10900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
14 nm | Technology | 7 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, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1200 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
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 | Q4/2020 |
422 $ | Release price | 549 $ |
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Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
21,878 CB R23 MC @ 131 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10900F | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
Unknown | Unknown |