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Intel Core i9-10900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i9-10900K

  • Blender render score 173 samples/min
  • Cores 10
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 2700X

  • Blender render score 171 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.3 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i9-10900K is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i9-10900K173

Median of 1 submission

BAMD Ryzen 7 2700X171

Median of 12 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

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B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A53%Fair
B30%Basic

Better pick: Core i9-10900K · Max boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz

Office Work

A67%Good
B32%Basic

Better pick: Core i9-10900K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A57%Good
B33%Basic

Better pick: Core i9-10900K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B37%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i9-10900K comes out ahead

It wins 6 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i9-10900K

54/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 2700X

33/100

AIntel Core i9-10900K

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Cores 10 vs 8 (25% higher)
  • Threads 20 vs 16 (25% higher)
  • L3 cache 20 MB vs 16 MB (25% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz (23% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 105 W (19% higher)

BAMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 125 W (16% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Cores 8 vs 10 (20% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 20 (20% lower)
  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 20 MB (20% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.3 GHz vs 5.3 GHz (19% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-10900KBAMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.173 samples/min Better +1%171 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.112
Cores & clocks
Cores10 Better +25%8
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads20 Better +25%16
Base clock3.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Max boost clock5.3 GHz Better +23%4.3 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache20 MB Better +25%16 MB
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power125 W105 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureComet LakeZen+
SocketLGA1200AM4
Manufacturing process14 nm12 nm
Release year20202018
Launch price$488$329

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Intel Core i9-10900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-10900K and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-10900K posts a median render score of 173 against 171 for AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 1 and 12 community submissions.

Intel Core i9-10900K: 10 cores, 20 threads, 5.3 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $488. AMD Ryzen 7 2700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.3 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2018, launched at $329.

Our overall scores are 54 for Core i9-10900K and 33 for Ryzen 7 2700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i9-10900K; for office work: Core i9-10900K; for daily use: Core i9-10900K; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 7 2700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i9-10900K or the Ryzen 7 2700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-10900K posts a median render score of 173 against 171 for AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 1 and 12 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i9-10900K or the Ryzen 7 2700X?

The Intel Core i9-10900K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 105 W, so the Ryzen 7 2700X draws 19% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i9-10900K and the Ryzen 7 2700X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i9-10900K launched at $488 and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at $329. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i9-10900K or the Ryzen 7 2700X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i9-10900K (53 vs 30 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.