Core i9-10900T vs M2

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 i9-10900T

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

106%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

100%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

73%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

22%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

17%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

15%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

9%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

9%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

8%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

8%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

8%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

8%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

7%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

7%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

7%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

7%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

7%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M2

#211

M2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i9-10900T leads in gaming performance. However, the M2 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i9-10900T	M2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-10900T	M2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Core i9-10900T Benchmark Check

M2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10900T and M2

Core i9-10900T

The Core i9-10900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 14,727 points. Launch price was $149.

M2

The M2 is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 10 June 2022 (3 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.424 GHz, with boost up to 3.48 GHz. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 20 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,933 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-10900T packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the M2 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i9-10900T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i9-10900T versus 3.48 GHz on the M2 — a 27.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900T (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.424 GHz). In PassMark, the Core i9-10900T scores 14,727 against the M2's 14,933 — a 1.4% lead for the M2.

Feature	Core i9-10900T	M2
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+25%	8 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+32%	3.48 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.424 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache	—
L2 Cache	—	20 MB
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
PassMark	14,727	14,933+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,710	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,476	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the M2 uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-10900T	M2
Socket	LGA1200	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i9-10900T) / not specified (M2). The Core i9-10900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the M2 requires a dedicated GPU.