M2 vs Core i9-10900T

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 M2

#211

M2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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

💎 Value Proposition

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

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.

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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

Feature	M2	Core i9-10900T
Socket	none	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
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: not specified (M2) / Yes (Core i9-10900T). The Core i9-10900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the M2 requires a dedicated GPU.