Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U vs Core i9-10900TE

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U

6 / 12

14,249

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i9-10900TE

10 / 20

14,159

0.0%

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900TE

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

105%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

104%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

103%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

103%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

103%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

102%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

102%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

102%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

102%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

101%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

101%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

101%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

101%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

100%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

100%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

100%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

100%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

99%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

99%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

50%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

98%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

98%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

98%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

97%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

97%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

96%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

48%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

96%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

95%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

94%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i9-10900TE leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U	Core i9-10900TE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U	Core i9-10900TE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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 PRO 5650U Benchmark Check

Core i9-10900TE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U and Core i9-10900TE

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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: 14,249 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-10900TE offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-10900TE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-10900TE — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900TE (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U uses the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i9-10900TE uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U scores 14,249 against the Core i9-10900TE's 14,159 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900TE.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U	Core i9-10900TE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.5 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+28%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	14,249	14,159

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-10900TE uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.