Intel Core i9-10910 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Intel Core i9-10910
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The Intel Core i9-10910 is a high-end processor for desktops with ten cores based on the Comet Lake architecture (CML-S, 4th generation of Skylake). The processor clocks at between 3.6 and 5.0 GHz (all 10 cores up to 4.6 GHz) and can execute up to twenty threads simultaneously thanks to Hyper-Threading. The 5.0 GHz can be only achieved below 70°C core temperature (Thermal Velocity Boost of 100 MHz).
The processor is still manufactured in the old 14nm (14nm++) process. Compared to the predecessor, the Core i9-9900K, the 10900K offers increased clock speeds and two more cores.
The Comet Lake architecture is similar to Coffee Lake and offers the same features and is produced in the same 14nm process. Other than the improved clock rates, the memory controller now also supports faster DDR4-2933 RAM. More information on Comet Lake and all the models and articles on it can be found here.
Performance
Thanks to the high Turbo Boost, the CPU is the fastest gaming CPU available at the time of announcement. Using all cores, the i9 however is slower than the top Ryzen CPUs (like the Ryzen 9 3950X) which offer more cores.
Graphics
The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 iGPU is supposed to offer a similar performance as the UHD630 in the Core i7-9900K. As a low-end solution it will only run current games smoothly at reduced details - if at all.
Power Consumption
Intel specifies the TDP with 125 Watts (PL1) but under full load up to 250 Watt are consumed (PL2). In default mode these 250 Watt and therefore high clock speeds can be maintained for up to 56 seconds, however, all boards offer the option to alter these settings.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
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The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop processor with 8 cores and simultaneous multithreading (SMT), which means it can process 16 threads simultaneously. In April 2022, AMD presented the Ryzen 7 5700X, a new 8-core processor that is very similar to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. However, due to the lower TDP, there are no restrictions on the clock frequency. Nevertheless, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X reaches up to 4.6 GHz in boost, which is only 100 MHz less than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. However, the base clock drops significantly to 3.4 GHz.
The performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is consistently excellent in all applications. The native 8-core can really show off its strengths, especially in multi-threaded applications, although the single-core performance has also been significantly improved compared to the older Zen 2 architecture.
The internal structure of the processor is similar to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. The CCX modules are also connected to each other via the I/O die, which we already know from Zen2. However, according to AMD, the Infinity Fabric should now achieve clock rates of up to 2 GHz, which in turn enables a RAM clock rate of 4,000 MHz without any loss of performance.
In terms of manufacturing processes, AMD also relies on TSCM for the 7nm production of the CPU cores in the Vermeer processors, although the I/O die is still supplied in 12 nm by Globalfoundries.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is impressive in gaming thanks to the significantly improved IPC compared to Zen2. In terms of power consumption, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X impresses with its low TDP of just 65 watts. This means that the processor can also be operated with a compact air cooler without any problems. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is operated with a TDP of 105 watts.
| Model | Intel Core i9-10910 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Codename | Comet Lake-S | Vermeer (Zen 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series | Intel Comet Lake | AMD Vermeer (Ryzen 5000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series: Vermeer (Ryzen 5000) Vermeer (Zen 3) |
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| Clock | 3600 - 5000 MHz | 3400 - 4600 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L1 Cache | 640 KB | 512 KB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB | 4 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 32 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 8 / 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TDP | 125 Watt | 65 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technology | 14 nm | 7 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| max. Temp. | 100 °C | 90 °C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Socket | LGA 1200 | 1331 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | TVB, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, Quick Sync, Virtualization | MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, x86-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | x86 | x86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $488 U.S. | $299 U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Announced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Die Size | 2 x 74 sq. mm; I/O = 125 sq. mm mm2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturer | www.amd.com |
Benchmarks
Average Benchmarks Intel Core i9-10910 → 100% n=24
Average Benchmarks AMD Ryzen 7 5700X → 105% n=24
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
