Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs Core i9-10920X
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Core i9-10920X
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10920X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($300) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+44%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($300) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
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 5845 and Core i9-10920X
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). 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: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-10920X
The Core i9-10920X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,875 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-10920X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-10920X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-10920X — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-10920X (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i9-10920X uses Cascade Lake-X (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 26,054 against the Core i9-10920X's 25,875 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-10920X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+66% | 19.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Cascade Lake-X (2019) |
| PassMark | 26,054 | 25,875 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,458 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-10920X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 44 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5845) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i9-10920X). Primary use case: Core i9-10920X targets HEDT/Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | HEDT/Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 launched at $300 MSRP, while the Core i9-10920X debuted at $689. At current prices ($300 vs $430), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is $130 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 delivers 86.8 pts/$ vs 60.2 pts/$ for the Core i9-10920X — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 the 36.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-56% | $689 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-30% | $430 |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.8+44% | 60.2 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2019 |
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