Ryzen 7 5825C vs Core i9-10900T
Ryzen 7 5825C
Core i9-10900T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5825C
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5825C | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5825C | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7991%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 7 5825C and Core i9-10900T
Ryzen 7 5825C
The Ryzen 7 5825C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 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: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,561 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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5825C packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-10900T offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-10900T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5825C versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i9-10900T — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900T (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5825C is built on the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5825C scores 14,561 against the Core i9-10900T's 14,727 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i9-10900T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,961 vs 1,710, a 13.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 5825C that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,145 vs 7,476 (4.5% advantage for the Core i9-10900T). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5825C vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i9-10900T.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+5% | 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 (Zen 3) (2022−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 14,561 | 14,727+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,551 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961+15% | 1,710 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,145 | 7,476+5% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5825C uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-10900T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i9-10900T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Ryzen 7 5825C) vs 16 (Core i9-10900T) — the Core i9-10900T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 5825C) and Z490,H470,B460,H410,Z590,B560,H510 (Core i9-10900T).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Both support Yes virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 7 5825C) and Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core i9-10900T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 8 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 5825C launched at $400 MSRP, while the Core i9-10900T debuted at $120. At current prices ($400 vs $5), the Core i9-10900T is $395 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5825C delivers 36.4 pts/$ vs 2945.4 pts/$ for the Core i9-10900T — making the Core i9-10900T the 195.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $120-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $5-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.4 | 2945.4+7992% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2020 |
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