AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i9-10900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel Core i9-10900KF CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 51% faster and 29% more expensive than Intel Core i9-10900KF.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
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PRICE$351$249
CPU MARK4570022584
VALUE13091
SOCKETAM4LGA 1200
TDP105W125W
EFFICIENCY435181
CORES16 x 3.40 GHz10 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.30 GHz
THREADS34673119
DATEQ4/2020Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
21916
$134.85
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
$149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
21540
$116.98

Is AMD Ryzen 9 5950X better than Intel Core i9-10900KF?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900KF by 30%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 45700. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 435. The Intel Core i9-10900KF efficiency score is 181. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X leads by 58%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.