AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs Intel Core i9-10900
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Core i9-10900 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 49% faster and 85% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10900.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $233.46 | $432.77 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 39201 | 19849 |
| VALUE | 168 | 46 |
| SOCKET | AM4 | LGA 1200 |
| TDP | 105W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 373 | 305 |
| CORES | 12 x 3.70 GHz | 10 x 2.80 GHz |
| TURBO | 4.80 GHz | 5.20 GHz |
| THREADS | 3471 | 3031 |
| DATE | Q4/2020 | Q2/2020 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-14600K | 38696 | $247.59 | |
| Intel Core i5-14600K | 38696 | $308.99 | |
| Intel Core i5-14600KF | 38690 | $251.99 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10900
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 19715 | $139.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | 20324 | $185 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | 19329 | $82.99 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 5900X better than Intel Core i9-10900?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900 by 73%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 39201. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 373. The Intel Core i9-10900 efficiency score is 305. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X leads by 18%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.