Intel Core i9 10920X 12-core LGA2066
Intel
75 Overall Score
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
Empowered PC
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 10920X 12-core LGA2066
78 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Intel Core i9-10920X is praised for its strong multi-core performance, fast delivery, and cooler-than-expected operation, especially after upgrading cooling. However, it is noted as a niche product, with most users better off choosing Zen 2 unless they already own an X299 motherboard. The main downside is its high price, with several reviewers wishing it were $100-$200 cheaper.
Pros
- Strong multi-core performance
- Fast delivery
- Runs cooler than expected
- Good overclocking potential
- Great for existing X299 owners
Cons
- High price
- Niche product for most users
- Requires good cooling
- Needs high-wattage PSU
Performance 5
Price 3
Cooling 3
Value for money 2
Niche appeal 2
Delivery speed 1
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Ai Llm
Productivity
Gaming
Server
Budget
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 10920X | Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i9 | — |
| Model | 10920X | — |
| Codename | Cascade Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 12★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 12★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 19.25★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | — |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48★ | — |
| TDP | 165★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| NPU TOPS | 0.10000000149011612★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 10920X 12-core LGA2066
- Strong feature (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ai (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong multi thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong multi thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 10920X 12-core LGA20660.003score per dollar
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X0.011score per dollar
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 10920X
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 25 specs.
