Core i9-10900F

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-10900F

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

5,935 Rank: 271
Rank Name Score Visual
267 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 5,955
+0.3%
268 Xeon E-2176G 5,947
+0.2%
269 Core i7-9700K 5,944
+0.2%
270 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,938
+0.1%
271 Core i9-10900F 5,935
272 Ryzen 5 5600 5,934
+-0%
273 Xeon w3-2425 5,928
-0.1%
274 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,927
-0.1%
275 Xeon E-2246G 5,926
-0.2%
276 Xeon W-1290 5,920
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

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

5,668 Rank: 330
Rank Name Score Visual
326 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,675
+0.1%
327 Core i9-11900T 5,672
+0.1%
328 Xeon Gold 6234 5,671
+0.1%
329 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,669
+0%
330 Core i9-10900F 5,668
331 EPYC 7551 5,665
-0.1%
332 Xeon Silver 4310 5,663
-0.1%
333 Xeon Silver 4116T 5,659
-0.2%
334 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,658
-0.2%
335 Core i9-9980HK 5,653
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

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

6,113 Rank: 231
Rank Name Score Visual
227 Core i9-10980HK 6,119
+0.1%
228 Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 6,116
+0%
229 Ryzen 7 7735HS 6,116
+0%
230 Core i9-9900X 6,115
+0%
231 Core i9-10900F 6,113
232 Core i3-9350KF 6,112
+-0%
233 Core i9-9900T 6,106
-0.1%
234 Ryzen 7 6800H 6,105
-0.1%
235 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 6,102
-0.2%
236 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 6,093
-0.3%

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

5,178 Rank: 292
Rank Name Score Visual
288 Ryzen 7 7735HS 5,181
+0.1%
289 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,180
+0%
290 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,180
+0%
291 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,179
+0%
292 Core i9-10900F 5,178
293 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 5,176
+-0%
294 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 5,174
-0.1%
295 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,174
-0.1%
296 Xeon Gold 6334 5,172
-0.1%
297 Core i9-9820X 5,169
-0.2%

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Data Processing

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

5,244 Rank: 301
Rank Name Score Visual
297 Xeon W-2155 5,249
+0.1%
298 Xeon W-2150B 5,246
+0%
299 Ryzen 7 4800H 5,246
+0%
300 Xeon W-1290E 5,246
+0%
301 Core i9-10900F 5,244
302 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,239
-0.1%
303 EPYC 7262 5,237
-0.1%
304 Xeon W-1290 5,236
-0.2%
305 Ryzen 7 1800X 5,233
-0.2%
306 Core i9-9900KS 5,225
-0.4%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,158 Rank: 308
Rank Name Score Visual
304 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,167
+0.2%
305 Xeon W-2140B 5,165
+0.1%
306 Core i5-12400F 5,165
+0.1%
307 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,160
+0%
308 Core i9-10900F 5,158
309 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,157
+-0%
310 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,156
+-0%
311 Xeon E5-2683 v4 5,154
-0.1%
312 Xeon W-1370 5,154
-0.1%
313 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 5,153
-0.1%

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Core i9-10900F Details

The Intel Core i9-10900F stands out as a high-performance desktop processor from Intel's Comet Lake generation, launched in April 2020. Despite being over four years old as of early 2026, it remains a compelling option for users seeking strong single-core performance without the need for integrated graphics. With a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.1 GHz, the i9-10900F leverages Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to deliver 20 threads across its 10 cores, enabling efficient multitasking and high workload throughput. Built on a 14 nm process and packaged in the LGA1159 socket, the CPU is compatible with a wide range of Z590, Z490, and B560 chipsets, offering flexibility for motherboard selection. The processor supports DDR4 memory with a maximum rated speed of 2933 MT/s and a dual-channel memory bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Its 95 W TDP ensures robust performance under load while maintaining reasonable thermal efficiency for a high-end desktop chip.

The Core i9-10900F excels in single-threaded workloads, earning a single-core score of 6113 and ranking #231 among 2060 processors. This performance places it ahead of many modern consumer CPUs like the Ryzen 7 6800H and the Core i3-9350KF, showcasing its strong clock speeds and efficient architecture. However, its multicore performance, while still competitive, shows a more modest score of 5668, ranking #330 overall. This suggests that while the i9-10900F remains capable in multi-threaded applications, newer processors with more advanced architectures and higher core counts have begun to outpace it. In the overall score category, the i9-10900F achieves a score of 5935, ranking #271, placing it behind leading chips like the Ryzen 7 6800HS and Core i7-9700K but ahead of many mid-tier CPUs.

In benchmark comparisons, the i9-10900F holds its own against older high-end processors such as the Xeon Gold 5315Y and Xeon Gold 6234, but it is surpassed by more recent offerings like the Ryzen 9 5900HX and Core i9-11900T. Its lack of integrated graphics is a notable omission, requiring users to rely on a discrete GPU for visual output, which may limit its appeal in low-cost or compact systems. Still, the absence of an integrated GPU allows for a slightly lower price point and reduced power consumption, making it a suitable choice for users who already own a graphics card.

The processor supports a broad range of Intel technologies, including AVX, AVX2, and Intel's Virtualization Technology (VT-x and VT-d), enabling efficient virtual machine performance and hardware-level security features. It also includes features like Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and Thermal Velocity Boost, which dynamically increase clock speeds based on workload and thermal conditions. Despite its age, the Core i9-10900F remains a powerful option for content creators, gamers, and power users who prioritize raw single-core performance and are not constrained by the latest architectural advancements. As of March 2026, it continues to deliver strong results in real-world applications while offering a cost-effective alternative to newer, more expensive CPUs.
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Intel Core i9-10900F

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-10900F
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1159
Package: FC-LGA1159
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 95 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
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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