Core i9-10900KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Core i9-10900KF
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900KF
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10900KF | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($336) | ✅ More affordable ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10900KF | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+11%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($336) | ✅ More affordable ($300) |
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 i9-10900KF and Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Core i9-10900KF
The Core i9-10900KF 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 22,231 points. Launch price was $509.
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,077 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10900KF packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i9-10900KF versus 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900KF (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i9-10900KF uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10900KF scores 22,231 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1950's 22,077 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i9-10900KF. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,767 vs 1,961, a 10.4% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,261 vs 10,100 (8.7% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900KF vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950.
| Feature | Core i9-10900KF | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 16 / 32+60% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+63% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 32 MB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 22,231 | 22,077 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,780 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,767 | 1,961+11% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,261 | 10,100+9% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10900KF uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-10900KF) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i9-10900KF) vs 64 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950) — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1200 (Core i9-10900KF) and X399 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950).
| Feature | Core i9-10900KF | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | SP3r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 64+300% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10900KF) vs AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 1950). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 1950 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper 1950 rivals Core i9-7960X.
| Feature | Core i9-10900KF | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-10900KF launched at $509 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 debuted at $999. At current prices ($336 vs $300), the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is $36 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-10900KF delivers 66.2 pts/$ vs 73.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 — making the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 the 10.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-10900KF | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $509-49% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $336 | $300-11% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.2 | 73.6+11% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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