Ryzen 7 5800X vs i9-10910

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10910
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
13.50
Ryzen 7 5800X
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
17.52
+29.8%

Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms Core i9-10910 by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking556361
Place by popularitynot in top-10049
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.5724.46
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesComet LakeAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency10.2115.78
Architecture codenameComet Lake-S (2020)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date20 May 2020 (4 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5800X has 68% better value for money than i9-10910.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800X 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 speed3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data38
L1 cache640 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache2.5 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache20 MB32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data2 x 80.7 sq. mm; I/O = 125 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800X 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
SocketFCLGA1200AM4
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

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

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12-
OpenGL4.5-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800X.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i9-10910 13.50
Ryzen 7 5800X 17.52
+29.8%

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.

i9-10910 21438
Ryzen 7 5800X 27828
+29.8%

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.

i9-10910 1743
Ryzen 7 5800X 2199
+26.2%

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.

i9-10910 8403
Ryzen 7 5800X 10250
+22%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i9-10910 8131
+19%
Ryzen 7 5800X 6835

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i9-10910 57842
+27%
Ryzen 7 5800X 45548

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i9-10910 26
Ryzen 7 5800X 29
+14.6%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-10910 2302
Ryzen 7 5800X 2609
+13.3%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-10910 215
Ryzen 7 5800X 266
+23.5%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i9-10910 2.44
Ryzen 7 5800X 3.09
+26.6%

WinRAR 4.0

WinRAR 4.0 is an outdated version of a popular file archiver. It contains an internal speed test, using 'Best' setting of RAR compression on large chunks of randomly generated data. Its results are measured in kilobytes per second.

i9-10910 8613
Ryzen 7 5800X 15604
+81.2%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-10910 10244
Ryzen 7 5800X 10724
+4.7%

Blender(-)

i9-10910 208
+5.6%
Ryzen 7 5800X 197

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-10910 1381
Ryzen 7 5800X 1683
+21.9%

7-Zip Single

i9-10910 5690
Ryzen 7 5800X 6907
+21.4%

7-Zip

i9-10910 60747
Ryzen 7 5800X 72114
+18.7%

WebXPRT 3

i9-10910 236
Ryzen 7 5800X 302
+27.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.50 17.52
Recency 20 May 2020 5 November 2020
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 105 Watt

i9-10910 has 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Ryzen 7 5800X, on the other hand, has a 29.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 months, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 19% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10910 in performance tests.


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