Intel Core i9 10900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Intel Core i9 10900 10-core LGA 1200
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 10900 10-core LGA 1200
The Intel Core i9-10900F is a high-performance processor popular among gamers and professionals, but users should note it lacks an included cooler. It works with LGA 1200 motherboards and offers strong performance for multi-threaded tasks. However, questions about warranty and comparisons with other 10th Gen CPUs remain unanswered.
Pros
- No cooler needed
- LGA 1200 compatibility
- Strong multi-threaded performance
Cons
- No stock cooler included
- Warranty info unclear
- Comparisons unanswered
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming and productivity CPU. Users highlight its massive performance upgrade over older systems, smooth 4K gaming, and excellent multitasking capabilities. While some note that the 7800X3D may be slightly better for pure gaming, the 7950X3D's extra cores make it a versatile choice. A few concerns were raised about the lack of a stock cooler and the need for a high-end cooling solution.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for gaming and productivity
- Smooth 4K gaming
- Great multitasking capabilities
- Easy installation
Cons
- No cooler included
- Requires high-end cooling solution
- Needs AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM
- 7800X3D may be better for pure gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 10900 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 10900F | 7950X3D |
| Codename | Comet Lake | Zen 4 |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| P-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | 20 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2.5 | 16★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1200 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 120 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 10900 10-core LGA 1200
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong ai (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong multi thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 10900 10-core LGA 1200 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.