Compare / Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 9 5900XT
Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 9 5900XT: which is better?
Core i9-10900K and Ryzen 9 5900XT perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i9-10900K offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i9-10900KValue: Core i9-10900K
Head to head
56%
Gaming performance
55%
67/100
Part score
66/100
289 FPS
Average FPS
285 FPS
≈ $213 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $270
100/100
Value for money
77/100
Specifications
| Core i9-10900K | Ryzen 9 5900XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 16 |
| Max boost | 5.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i9-10900KRyzen 9 5900XT
289average FPS
285average FPS