i9-10900T vs i9-10900

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
12.44
+33.3%
Core i9-10900T
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
9.33

Core i9-10900 outperforms Core i9-10900T by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900 and Core i9-10900T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking626820
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency18.1125.23
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)no data
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)1 April 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900 and Core i9-10900T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed2.8 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache20 MB (shared)20 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900 and Core i9-10900T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900 and Core i9-10900T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++

Security technologies

Core i9-10900 and Core i9-10900T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900 and Core i9-10900T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900 and Core i9-10900T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10900 and Core i9-10900T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10900 and Core i9-10900T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hz4096 x 2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10900 and Core i9-10900T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900 and Core i9-10900T.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-10900 12.44
+33.3%
i9-10900T 9.33

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-10900 19756
+33.3%
i9-10900T 14822

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-10900 1727
+17.5%
i9-10900T 1470

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-10900 8436
+29.9%
i9-10900T 6495

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.44 9.33
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

i9-10900 has a 33.3% higher aggregate performance score.

i9-10900T, on the other hand, has 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10900T in performance tests.


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