Intel Core i9 10900 10-core LGA 1200
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 10900 10-core LGA 1200
The Intel Core i9-10900F is a high-performance processor popular among gamers and professionals, but users should note it lacks an included cooler. It works with LGA 1200 motherboards and offers strong performance for multi-threaded tasks. However, questions about warranty and comparisons with other 10th Gen CPUs remain unanswered.
Pros
- No cooler needed
- LGA 1200 compatibility
- Strong multi-threaded performance
Cons
- No stock cooler included
- Warranty info unclear
- Comparisons unanswered
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is overwhelmingly praised as the best gaming CPU on the market, delivering massive FPS boosts, improved 1% lows, and excellent thermal efficiency. Users upgrading from older Intel or AMD chips report dramatic performance gains, especially in CPU-heavy games and productivity tasks. The main criticisms are the lack of a stock cooler, the need for BIOS updates on older AM5 boards, and the frustration of scalpers inflating prices above MSRP. Overall, it's a must-buy for gamers seeking top-tier performance, provided they can get it at retail price.
Pros
- Outstanding gaming performance
- Excellent thermal efficiency
- Massive FPS improvements
- Improved 1% lows
- Great value at MSRP
Cons
- No stock cooler included
- BIOS update needed on older AM5 boards
- Scalper prices above MSRP
- OEM version lacks original box
- Limited availability
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 10900 | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 10900F | 9800X3D |
| Codename | Comet Lake | Granite Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 20★ | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2.5 | 8★ |
| L3 Cache | 20 | 96★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1200 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 28★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 120 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 200★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 10900 10-core LGA 1200
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong ai (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong single thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5 offers 1.2x better value for money
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.