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 (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i9-10900K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i9-10900K

56%of the fastest CPU
≈ $213 (used)Part score 67/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 9 5900XT

55%of the fastest CPU
≈ $270Part score 66/100
Cheaper: Core i9-10900KValue: Core i9-10900K

Head to head

56%
Gaming performance
55%
67/100
Part score
66/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $213 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $270
100/100
Value for money
77/100

Specifications

Core i9-10900KRyzen 9 5900XT
Cores1016
Max boost5.3 GHz4.8 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W105 W
SocketLGA1200AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20202021
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i9-10900KRyzen 9 5900XT
103average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value