Core i9-10900TE vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
Core i9-10900TE
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
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 i9-10900TE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10900TE | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10900TE | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i9-10900TE and Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
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.
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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: 14,213 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10900TE packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-10900TE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-10900TE versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U — a 4.5% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900TE (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i9-10900TE uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U uses Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10900TE scores 14,159 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U's 14,213 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900TE vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U.
| Feature | Core i9-10900TE | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+5% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.3 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+25% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) |
| PassMark | 14,159 | 14,213 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10900TE uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-10900TE | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($180 vs $180), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-10900TE delivers 78.7 pts/$ vs 79.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-10900TE | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $309 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.7 | 79.0 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2022 |
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