Core i9-10900TE vs Core i9-10880H

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 i9-10900TE

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

105%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

104%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

103%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

103%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

103%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

102%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

102%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

102%

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Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

102%

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Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

101%

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Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

101%

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Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

101%

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Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

101%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

100%

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Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

100%

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Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

100%

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Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

100%

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Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

99%

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Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

99%

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Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

50%

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Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

98%

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Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

98%

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Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

98%

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Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

97%

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Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

97%

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Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

96%

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Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

48%

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Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

96%

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Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

95%

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Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

94%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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%

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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%

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Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-10880H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i9-10900TE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i9-10900TE	Core i9-10880H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-10900TE	Core i9-10880H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ 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 i9-10900TE Benchmark Check

Core i9-10880H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10900TE and Core i9-10880H

Core i9-10900TE

The Core i9-10900TE 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,159 points. Launch price was $488.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-10900TE packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i9-10880H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-10900TE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-10900TE versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10880H — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Core i9-10880H (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i9-10900TE uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i9-10880H uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10900TE scores 14,159 against the Core i9-10880H's 14,240 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i9-10880H. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900TE vs 16 MB on the Core i9-10880H.

Feature	Core i9-10900TE	Core i9-10880H
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5.1 GHz+13%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.3 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	14,159	14,240

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10900TE uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-10880H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.