Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 vs Core i9-10900T
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Core i9-10900T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1102%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ 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 PRO 1700 and Core i9-10900T
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,699 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 PRO 1700 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 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i9-10900T — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900T (base: 3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 scores 14,699 against the Core i9-10900T's 14,727 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i9-10900T. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i9-10900T.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+58% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 14,699 | 14,727 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,710 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,476 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-10900T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 1700) / Yes (Core i9-10900T). The Core i9-10900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Core i9-10900T debuted at $120. At current prices ($60 vs $5), the Core i9-10900T is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 delivers 245.0 pts/$ vs 2945.4 pts/$ for the Core i9-10900T — making the Core i9-10900T the 169.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $120-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $5-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 245.0 | 2945.4+1102% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2020 |
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