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Core i9-10900K

Core i9
Current Price
$229.00
MSRP: $488.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#92
of 234
Overall Rank
#109
of 251
Value Rank
#98
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
10
Threads
20
Base Clock
3.7 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1200
Lithography
14nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
20 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
125W
Base Power
125W
Max Turbo Power
250W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 630

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i9-10900K (Selected)11,839

Quick Stats

Generation
10th Gen
Release Date
5/20/2020 - 5 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
11839
Value51.7
Efficiency94.7

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,420
Cinebench R23 Multi17,580
Geekbench 6 Single1,779
Geekbench 6 Multi9,151
PassMark29,180

Console Comparison

Core i9-10900K
100%
100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
83%
83%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
79%
79%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
15%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
14%
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Notes

The Core i9-10900K features 10 cores and 20 threads on Comet Lake architecture, representing Intel's last 14nm refinement before Alder Lake. Boosting up to 5.3 GHz with unlocked multiplier, it delivered excellent gaming and multi-threaded performance for its generation. This CPU offered strong competitive positioning against AMD's Ryzen 3000 series, though it faced criticism for high power consumption. Despite being 10th gen, it remains highly capable for gaming and content creation, often available at attractive pricing. The extra 2 cores versus 11th gen made it appealing for productivity workloads. Suitable for users seeking proven high-end performance at competitive prices.