Ryzen 5 5625U vs Core i9-10900T

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 5625U

6 / 12

14,717

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i9-10900T

10 / 20

14,727

+0.1%

About PassMark

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 Ryzen 5 5625U

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

116%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

109%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

107%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#17

Ryzen 5 5625U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

98%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

89%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

82%

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 Leadership: The Core i9-10900T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 5625U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5625U	Core i9-10900T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 5625U	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.

Ryzen 5 5625U Benchmark Check

Core i9-10900T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5625U and Core i9-10900T

Ryzen 5 5625U

The Ryzen 5 5625U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) 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: 14,717 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 Ryzen 5 5625U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-10900T offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-10900T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5625U versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i9-10900T — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5625U is built on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5625U scores 14,717 against the Core i9-10900T's 14,727 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i9-10900T. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5625U vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i9-10900T.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5625U	Core i9-10900T
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+21%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+25%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023)	—
PassMark	14,717	14,727
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,710
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	7,476

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5625U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-10900T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5625U	Core i9-10900T
Socket	FP6	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 (Ryzen 5 5625U) / Yes (Core i9-10900T). The Core i9-10900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 5625U requires a dedicated GPU.