i9-10885H vs i9-10900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900X
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.14
+51.9%
Core i9-10885H
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
9.31

Core i9-10900X outperforms Core i9-10885H by an impressive 52% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking519826
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Comet Lake
Power efficiency8.1119.58
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Comet Lake-H (2020)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)2 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$556

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHz8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data206 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4
Maximum memory size256 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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.

i9-10900X 14.14
+51.9%
i9-10885H 9.31

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.

i9-10900X 22460
+51.8%
i9-10885H 14791

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.

i9-10900X 1586
+6.2%
i9-10885H 1494

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.

i9-10900X 9615
+51%
i9-10885H 6368

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.14 9.31
Recency 19 October 2019 2 April 2020
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 45 Watt

i9-10900X has a 51.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

i9-10885H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 months, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10885H in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10900X is a desktop processor while Core i9-10885H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10885H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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