CPU
GPU
Core i9-10900E
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900E
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10900E | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10900E | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 i9-10900E and Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
Core i9-10900E
The Core i9-10900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,332 points. Launch price was $488.
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,469 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10900E packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-10900E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i9-10900E versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i9-10900E uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses Krackan Point (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10900E scores 19,332 against the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340's 19,469 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900E vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340.
| Feature | Core i9-10900E | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+150% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Krackan Point (2025) |
| PassMark | 19,332 | 19,469 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10900E uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-10900E | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10900E) / not specified (Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340). The Core i9-10900E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i9-10900E | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-10900E launched at $488 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 debuted at $0. At current prices ($450 vs $0), the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is $450 cheaper.
| Feature | Core i9-10900E | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $488 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.0 | — |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2025 |
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