Core i9-10880H
VS
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U

Core i9-10880H vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U

Intel

Core i9-10880H

8 Cores16 Thrd2 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2020
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10880H

#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
106%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
101%
#68
Core i9-10880H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
98%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
94%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i9-10880H leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i9-10880HRyzen 5 PRO 5650U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i9-10880HRyzen 5 PRO 5650U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10880H and Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U

Intel

Core i9-10880H

The Core i9-10880H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,240 points. Launch price was $149.

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,249 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Core i9-10880H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-10880H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10880H versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Core i9-10880H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i9-10880H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10880H scores 14,240 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U's 14,249 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Core i9-10880H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U.

FeatureCore i9-10880HRyzen 5 PRO 5650U
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+21%
4.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
2.3 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
7 nm-50%
Architecture
Comet Lake-H (2020)
Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark
14,240
14,249
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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10880H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i9-10880HRyzen 5 PRO 5650U
Socket
BGA1440
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%