Core i9-10900

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-10900

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i9-10900 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,078 Rank: 223
Rank Name Score Visual
219 Core Ultra 5 226V 6,091
+0.2%
220 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 6,082
+0.1%
221 Xeon E5-2696 v4 6,080
+0%
222 Xeon E-2356G 6,080
+0%
223 Core i9-10900 6,078
224 Xeon Gold 6346 6,075
+-0%
225 Xeon W-3275M 6,070
-0.1%
226 Xeon Gold 6154 6,068
-0.2%
227 Core Ultra 5 135U 6,067
-0.2%
228 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 6,065
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i9-10900 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,858 Rank: 269
Rank Name Score Visual
265 Xeon E-2286G 5,873
+0.3%
266 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,873
+0.3%
267 Xeon D-2141I 5,871
+0.2%
268 Core i9-11900F 5,863
+0.1%
269 Core i9-10900 5,858
270 Ryzen 7 5700 5,853
-0.1%
271 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,846
-0.2%
272 Xeon W-1370P 5,842
-0.3%
273 EPYC 7281 5,841
-0.3%
274 Xeon Gold 6334 5,841
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i9-10900 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,224 Rank: 192
Rank Name Score Visual
188 Core i9-10900KF 6,248
+0.4%
189 Ryzen 5 5600X 6,247
+0.4%
190 Core i7-8700 6,244
+0.3%
191 Xeon w7-3455 6,240
+0.3%
192 Core i9-10900 6,224
193 Core i7-12700H 6,224
+0%
194 Core i9-13900E 6,224
+0%
195 Zen+ µarch 6,219
-0.1%
196 Zen µarch 6,219
-0.1%
197 Core i9-9920X 6,218
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i9-10900 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,155 Rank: 303
Rank Name Score Visual
299 Core i9-10900E 5,166
+0.2%
300 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,163
+0.2%
301 Xeon W-2155 5,160
+0.1%
302 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,155
+0%
303 Core i9-10900 5,155
304 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,151
-0.1%
305 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,144
-0.2%
306 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,141
-0.3%
307 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,139
-0.3%
308 Xeon W-1290E 5,136
-0.4%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i9-10900 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,215 Rank: 312
Rank Name Score Visual
308 Ryzen 5 5600GT 5,222
+0.1%
309 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,221
+0.1%
310 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,219
+0.1%
311 Xeon E5-2683 v4 5,216
+0%
312 Core i9-10900 5,215
313 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,214
+-0%
314 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,211
-0.1%
315 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,211
-0.1%
316 Ryzen 5 5600 5,209
-0.1%
317 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 5,206
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i9-10900 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,120 Rank: 331
Rank Name Score Visual
327 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,126
+0.1%
328 Core i9-9900K 5,126
+0.1%
329 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,126
+0.1%
330 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,122
+0%
331 Core i9-10900 5,120
332 Xeon W-1290 5,120
+0%
333 Xeon Silver 4214 5,118
+-0%
334 Ryzen 5 3600XT 5,117
-0.1%
335 Core i9-10900E 5,115
-0.1%
336 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,113
-0.1%

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Core i9-10900 Details

With a single-core score of 6224 and a multicore score of 5858, the Intel Core i9-10900 stands as a high-performance desktop processor from the Comet Lake generation, launched in April 2020. Although now over four years old, it remains a competitive option for users seeking strong performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. Built on Intel’s 14 nm process and featuring a 10-core, 20-thread configuration, the i9-10900 leverages Hyper-Threading to deliver broad multitasking capabilities. The base clock of 2.8 GHz can boost up to 5.2 GHz under optimal conditions, supported by a 65 W TDP and a dual-channel DDR4-2933 memory interface. It uses the LGA1200 socket, ensuring compatibility with 400-series motherboards, and supports up to 128 GB of system memory with a maximum bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.

The processor's integrated UHD Graphics 630 provides basic visual output, capable of driving up to three displays at a max frequency of 1.2 GHz. While not suitable for modern gaming or GPU-intensive tasks, it allows for a cost-effective build without a discrete graphics card. The chip also includes a range of advanced instruction sets such as AVX2, AES-NI, and VT-x, enabling efficient encryption, virtualization, and high-performance computing. It supports Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0 and Enhanced SpeedStep technologies, which dynamically adjust clock speeds and power consumption to balance performance and efficiency.

In benchmark testing, the Core i9-10900 ranks #192 in single-core performance and #269 in multicore performance across 2060 processors. It narrowly trails the Core i9-10900KF in single-core scores and is slightly outperformed in multicore by the Xeon D-2141I and Xeon E-2286G. Among its peers, it competes closely with the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 7 5700, though the AMD options offer better power efficiency and thermal performance. The i9-10900’s overall score of 6078 places it #223 in the broader ranking, indicating it holds solid ground in the desktop market despite its age.

As of March 2026, the Core i9-10900 remains a viable choice for power users, content creators, and enthusiasts who value raw processing power and are not dependent on the latest architectural advancements. Its 10-core design and high turbo frequency make it particularly effective in applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. However, its 14 nm manufacturing process and lack of AVX-512 support place it behind more modern processors in terms of future-proofing and efficiency. For users seeking a cost-effective upgrade path, the i9-10900 still offers strong value, especially in systems where integrated graphics are sufficient and a discrete GPU is not required.
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Intel Core i9-10900

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-10900
Model Number: i9-10900
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: FCLGA1200
Package: FC-LGA1200
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 19.073 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2933
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 45.8 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-64 HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX TVB
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