Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Core i9-10900
Ryzen 5 5500GT
Core i9-10900
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 Ryzen 5 5500GT
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500GT | Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($130) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($426) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500GT | Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+222%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($130) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($426) |
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 Ryzen 5 5500GT and Core i9-10900
Ryzen 5 5500GT
The Ryzen 5 5500GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,846 points. Launch price was $125.
Core i9-10900
The Core i9-10900 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 19,163 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5500GT packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-10900 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-10900 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500GT versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10900 — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i9-10900 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 18,846 against the Core i9-10900's 19,163 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i9-10900. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5500GT vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500GT | Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 20 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,846 | 19,163+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,412 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,514 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-10900 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500GT | Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5500GT) / not specified (Core i9-10900). The Ryzen 5 5500GT includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Core i9-10900 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5500GT targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 5500GT rivals Core i5-12400.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500GT | Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 7 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 5500GT launched at $125 MSRP, while the Core i9-10900 debuted at $483. At current prices ($130 vs $426), the Ryzen 5 5500GT is $296 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5500GT delivers 145.0 pts/$ vs 45.0 pts/$ for the Core i9-10900 — making the Ryzen 5 5500GT the 105.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500GT | Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125-74% | $483 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130-69% | $426 |
| Performance per Dollar | 145.0+222% | 45.0 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2020 |
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