AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i9-10900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Intel Core i9-10900KF CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is 66% faster and 58% more expensive than Intel Core i9-10900KF.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
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PRICE$599$249
CPU MARK6602822584
VALUE11091
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP170W125W
EFFICIENCY388181
CORES16 x 4.30 GHz10 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO5.70 GHz5.30 GHz
THREADS47363119
DATEQ3/2024Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

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 9950X better than Intel Core i9-10900KF?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900KF by 17%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 66028. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 388. The Intel Core i9-10900KF efficiency score is 181. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X leads by 53%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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