Core i9-10900E

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-10900E

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

5,734 Rank: 349
Rank Name Score Visual
345 Core i5-10600KF 5,740
+0.1%
346 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 5,738
+0.1%
347 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,734
+0%
348 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,734
+0%
349 Core i9-10900E 5,734
350 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,722
-0.2%
351 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,721
-0.2%
352 Xeon W-2145 5,718
-0.3%
353 Core i5-9600K 5,717
-0.3%
354 AMD Ryzen 7 1700 5,717
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

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

5,583 Rank: 365
Rank Name Score Visual
361 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,594
+0.2%
362 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,594
+0.2%
363 Ryzen 7 5800H 5,591
+0.1%
364 Core Ultra 5 135U 5,589
+0.1%
365 Core i9-10900E 5,583
366 Ryzen 7 1800X 5,579
-0.1%
367 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,573
-0.2%
368 Xeon E5-1680 v4 5,568
-0.3%
369 Xeon E-2236 5,567
-0.3%
370 Xeon Gold 6136 5,564
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,835 Rank: 340
Rank Name Score Visual
336 Xeon Gold 6146 5,841
+0.1%
337 Core i5-1235U 5,840
+0.1%
338 Xeon W-2145 5,838
+0.1%
339 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 5,836
+0%
340 Core i9-10900E 5,835
341 Ryzen 5 3600 5,834
+-0%
342 Xeon Gold 6134M 5,831
-0.1%
343 Xeon W-2150B 5,828
-0.1%
344 Ryzen 5 3500 5,828
-0.1%
345 Xeon W-3245 5,826
-0.2%

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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 i9-10900E based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,166 Rank: 299
Rank Name Score Visual
295 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,174
+0.2%
296 Xeon Gold 6334 5,172
+0.1%
297 Core i9-9820X 5,169
+0.1%
298 Core i9-7900X 5,167
+0%
299 Core i9-10900E 5,166
300 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,163
-0.1%
301 Xeon W-2155 5,160
-0.1%
302 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,155
-0.2%
303 Core i9-10900 5,155
-0.2%
304 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,151
-0.3%

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Data Processing

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

5,185 Rank: 329
Rank Name Score Visual
325 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,188
+0.1%
326 Ryzen 7 2700 5,187
+0%
327 EPYC 7232P 5,185
+0%
328 Core i7-10700KF 5,185
+0%
329 Core i9-10900E 5,185
330 Ryzen 5 5500 5,177
-0.2%
331 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,177
-0.2%
332 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 5,176
-0.2%
333 Core i9-9900K 5,172
-0.3%
334 Core i9-9900KF 5,171
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,115 Rank: 335
Rank Name Score Visual
331 Core i9-10900 5,120
+0.1%
332 Xeon W-1290 5,120
+0.1%
333 Xeon Silver 4214 5,118
+0.1%
334 Ryzen 5 3600XT 5,117
+0%
335 Core i9-10900E 5,115
336 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,113
+-0%
337 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,112
-0.1%
338 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,112
-0.1%
339 Xeon w3-2423 5,103
-0.2%
340 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,101
-0.3%

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Core i9-10900E Details

Built on Intel's Comet Lake architecture at a 14 nm manufacturing process, the Core i9-10900E is a high-performance desktop processor that was released in April 2020. While it is now over four years old, it remains a capable CPU for users who prioritize core count and multi-threaded performance without the need for the latest generation features. Designed for the desktop market, it uses the Socket 1200 platform and is built for systems requiring high computational throughput, particularly in content creation, software development, and multi-tasking environments. The processor features 10 cores and 20 threads, thanks to Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, which allows it to effectively double its thread capacity for improved parallel processing. It operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz with a turbo frequency reaching up to 4.7 GHz, enabling strong performance under load. The chip is packaged in FC-LGA1200 and has a TDP of 65 W, making it efficient for mainstream desktop builds while maintaining reasonable thermal output.

The Core i9-10900E includes a robust cache hierarchy, with 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, and a large 19.073 MiB L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency and improve performance in data-intensive applications. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a maximum rated speed of 2933 MT/s, and it can handle up to 128 GB of system memory. The memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s supports fast data access, and the processor uses PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling high-speed storage and expansion capabilities. It also supports a variety of Intel technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, which enhance encryption, virtualization, and multimedia processing. The integrated UHD Graphics 630 provides basic visual output with up to three display outputs, making it suitable for systems without a discrete GPU.

In benchmark testing, the Core i9-10900E achieves an overall score of 5734, ranking #347 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5835 (#340) and a multicore score of 5583 (#365). These results place it above many previous-generation high-end CPUs such as the Ryzen 7 1800X and Xeon E5-2680 v4, but below newer mainstream and enthusiast processors like the Core i5-10600KF and Ryzen 7 5800H. While its single-core performance is strong, particularly when compared to older CPUs, its multicore performance shows it is no longer competitive with modern 12- and 16-core processors that dominate the top tiers. In the broader context of the top 50 CPUs, the Core i9-10900E is positioned well below flagship models like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which offer significantly higher performance and newer features.

As of March 2026, the Core i9-10900E is best suited for users who require a powerful 10-core desktop processor without the need for cutting-edge technologies or high clock speeds. Its 65 W TDP and efficient design make it ideal for compact or energy-conscious builds, while its support for modern instruction sets and memory standards ensures compatibility with current software. However, due to its age, it has been surpassed by more recent CPUs in both single-core and multicore performance. For those seeking a cost-effective upgrade path, the Core i9-10900E still delivers solid value, especially in multi-threaded workloads, though it is no longer a top-tier choice for high-end computing.
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Intel Core i9-10900E

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-10900E
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1200
Package: FC-LGA1200
Target Segment: Desktop
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

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 206 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d TSX TVB
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