Core i9-10900K

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-10900K

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

6,261 Rank: 163
Rank Name Score Visual
159 Core Ultra 7 258V 6,270
+0.1%
160 Core i9-9900 6,266
+0.1%
161 Xeon W-1350P 6,262
+0%
162 EPYC 7402P 6,261
+0%
163 Core i9-10900K 6,261
164 Core i9-9900KF 6,259
+-0%
165 Ryzen 7 5700X 6,255
-0.1%
166 Core i9-13900E 6,248
-0.2%
167 AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 6,246
-0.2%
168 Xeon w3-2435 6,246
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

6,062 Rank: 223
Rank Name Score Visual
219 Xeon W-2175 6,079
+0.3%
220 Xeon E5-2695 v4 6,067
+0.1%
221 Xeon w3-2435 6,067
+0.1%
222 Xeon Platinum 8124M 6,063
+0%
223 Core i9-10900K 6,062
224 Core i9-9900X 6,055
-0.1%
225 EPYC 7351P 6,053
-0.1%
226 Xeon E5-2697A v4 6,044
-0.3%
227 Ryzen 7 5700X 6,040
-0.4%
228 Ryzen 5 7600 6,035
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

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

6,393 Rank: 140
Rank Name Score Visual
136 Ryzen 7 5700X 6,398
+0.1%
137 Xeon E-2226G 6,397
+0.1%
138 Core i9-13900H 6,397
+0.1%
139 Ryzen 7 5800XT 6,395
+0%
140 Core i9-10900K 6,393
141 Core i9-11900 6,391
+-0%
142 Core Ultra 5 135U 6,385
-0.1%
143 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,384
-0.1%
144 Xeon E-2146G 6,379
-0.2%
145 Xeon E-2286G 6,377
-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 i9-10900K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,235 Rank: 257
Rank Name Score Visual
253 Xeon W-1290P 5,243
+0.2%
254 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,237
+0%
255 Ryzen 7 5700G 5,237
+0%
256 Core i9-10900KF 5,235
+0%
257 Core i9-10900K 5,235
258 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 5,235
+0%
259 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,234
+-0%
260 EPYC 7351 5,234
+-0%
261 Ryzen 7 5700 5,233
+-0%
262 Xeon W-1370P 5,230
-0.1%

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Data Processing

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

5,393 Rank: 233
Rank Name Score Visual
229 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 5,398
+0.1%
230 Xeon W-2175 5,398
+0.1%
231 Xeon W-1290P 5,397
+0.1%
232 Ryzen 5 7500F 5,395
+0%
233 Core i9-10900K 5,393
234 Core i9-11900KF 5,393
+0%
235 Core i9-10900KF 5,389
-0.1%
236 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,388
-0.1%
237 Xeon E-2388G 5,387
-0.1%
238 Ryzen 9 6900HX 5,384
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,279 Rank: 245
Rank Name Score Visual
241 Xeon W-3225 5,287
+0.2%
242 Xeon Gold 5218 5,285
+0.1%
243 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,279
+0%
244 Core i9-10900KF 5,279
+0%
245 Core i9-10900K 5,279
246 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,275
-0.1%
247 Xeon W-2150B 5,274
-0.1%
248 Xeon Silver 4216 5,274
-0.1%
249 Core i7-12700H 5,273
-0.1%
250 Core i7-9800X 5,268
-0.2%

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Core i9-10900K Details

Built on Intel's Comet Lake architecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, the Core i9-10900K represents a high-end desktop processor from 2020, now considered an older platform as of early 2026. Despite its age, it remains notable for its 10-core, 20-thread configuration, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, which provides strong multitasking and content creation performance. The CPU operates at a base frequency of 3.7 GHz and can boost up to 5.3 GHz under optimal conditions, making it one of the fastest consumer-grade processors of its time. It is packaged in the FCLGA1200 socket and designed for use with Z490, H470, B460, and H410 chipsets, offering broad compatibility with mainstream motherboards of that generation.

The processor features a substantial cache hierarchy, including 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, and a large 19.073 MiB L3 cache, which significantly enhances data access speed for complex workloads. With a TDP of 125 W, the Core i9-10900K is power-hungry and requires robust cooling, especially when overclocking. It supports dual-channel DDR4-2933 memory, with a maximum capacity of 128 GB and a memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s, ensuring efficient data throughput for demanding applications. The integrated UHD Graphics 630 provides basic visual output, supporting up to three displays at a max frequency of 1.2 GHz, though it is not suitable for gaming or graphics-intensive tasks.

On the feature front, the Core i9-10900K includes advanced instruction sets such as AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0, enhancing performance in encryption, media encoding, and scientific computing. It also supports virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for virtual machine environments. While it lacks AVX-512 support, its extensive set of extensions still delivers strong performance across a wide range of software.

In benchmark testing, the Core i9-10900K achieves an Overall Score of 6,261, ranking #162 among 2,060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 6,393 (#140) and a Multicore Score of 6,062 (#223). These results place it above many modern CPUs in single-threaded tasks, such as the Ryzen 7 5700X, but behind newer generations like the Core Ultra 7 265K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Its multicore performance, while strong, is surpassed by high-end Xeon and Ryzen Threadripper models. The CPU competes closely with the Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K in single-core performance, but trails in multi-threaded scenarios.

As of March 2026, the Core i9-10900K remains a capable performer for enthusiasts and professionals who require raw single-threaded speed and high clock frequencies, particularly in applications like video editing, 3D rendering, and simulation. However, its age and high power consumption make it less competitive against newer architectures with improved efficiency and performance. It is best suited for users upgrading from older platforms or those prioritizing legacy compatibility over cutting-edge technology.
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Intel Core i9-10900K

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-10900K
Model Number: i9-10900K
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (unlocked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: FCLGA1200
Package: FC-LGA1200
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 125 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
Die Area: 206 mm²
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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