Core i9-10910 vs Ryzen 9 5900HS
Core i9-10910
Ryzen 9 5900HS
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 i9-10910
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5900HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10910 | Ryzen 9 5900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-S (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10910 | Ryzen 9 5900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ 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 i9-10910 and Ryzen 9 5900HS
Core i9-10910
The Core i9-10910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 21,396 points. Launch price was $488.
Ryzen 9 5900HS
The Ryzen 9 5900HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,214 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10910 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-10910 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-10910 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900HS — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-10910 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i9-10910 uses the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5900HS uses Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10910 scores 21,396 against the Ryzen 9 5900HS's 21,214 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i9-10910. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Core i9-10910 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5900HS.
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Ryzen 9 5900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+9% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB+25% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+400% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-S (2020) | Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 21,396 | 21,214 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10910 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Ryzen 9 5900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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 i9-10910) / not specified (Ryzen 9 5900HS). The Core i9-10910 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 9 5900HS requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Ryzen 9 5900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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