Core i9-10900KF

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-10900KF

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

6,108 Rank: 212
Rank Name Score Visual
208 Ryzen 9 6900HX 6,117
+0.1%
209 Xeon Gold 6146 6,115
+0.1%
210 Xeon Platinum 8180M 6,112
+0.1%
211 Xeon Gold 6150 6,112
+0.1%
212 Core i9-10900KF 6,108
213 Ryzen 7 7840U 6,108
+0%
214 Xeon Platinum 8268 6,097
-0.2%
215 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 6,094
-0.2%
216 Ryzen 9 3900 6,092
-0.3%
217 Xeon W-3265M 6,091
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

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

5,899 Rank: 257
Rank Name Score Visual
253 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H 5,917
+0.3%
254 Ryzen 9 6900HX 5,915
+0.3%
255 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 5,909
+0.2%
256 Xeon Gold 6230 5,904
+0.1%
257 Core i9-10900KF 5,899
258 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,899
+0%
259 Core i9-9820X 5,895
-0.1%
260 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,892
-0.1%
261 Xeon Platinum 8270 5,890
-0.2%
262 Ryzen 7 5800 5,881
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

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

6,248 Rank: 188
Rank Name Score Visual
184 Core i7-9700K 6,256
+0.1%
185 Ryzen 7 7736U 6,255
+0.1%
186 Ryzen 9 6900HX 6,252
+0.1%
187 Pentium Gold G7400 6,250
+0%
188 Core i9-10900KF 6,248
189 Ryzen 5 5600X 6,247
+-0%
190 Core i7-8700 6,244
-0.1%
191 Xeon w7-3455 6,240
-0.1%
192 Core i9-10900 6,224
-0.4%
193 Core i7-12700H 6,224
-0.4%

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

5,235 Rank: 256
Rank Name Score Visual
252 Xeon Silver 4216 5,246
+0.2%
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
257 Core i9-10900K 5,235
+0%
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%

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Data Processing

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

5,389 Rank: 235
Rank Name Score Visual
231 Xeon W-1290P 5,397
+0.1%
232 Ryzen 5 7500F 5,395
+0.1%
233 Core i9-10900K 5,393
+0.1%
234 Core i9-11900KF 5,393
+0.1%
235 Core i9-10900KF 5,389
236 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,388
+-0%
237 Xeon E-2388G 5,387
+-0%
238 Ryzen 9 6900HX 5,384
-0.1%
239 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,383
-0.1%
240 Xeon W-1390P 5,383
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,279 Rank: 244
Rank Name Score Visual
240 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,288
+0.2%
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
245 Core i9-10900K 5,279
+0%
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%

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Core i9-10900KF Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i9-10900KF remains a notable performer in the desktop CPU landscape, despite being over four years old. Launched in April 2020, it was part of Intel's Comet Lake series and built on a 14 nm process node, a node that had been in use for several generations by that point. Though not the most advanced in terms of process technology, the Core i9-10900KF leverages a robust 10-core, 20-thread architecture with a base clock of 3.7 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 5.2 GHz, supported by 20 MB of L3 cache. This combination enables it to deliver strong performance across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, though its power consumption at 105 W TDP necessitates adequate cooling solutions.

In benchmark testing, the Core i9-10900KF achieves an overall score of 6108, placing it at #212 among 2060 processors. It scores 6248 in single-core performance, ranking #188, and 5899 in multicore performance, ranking #257. These results place it just behind its sibling, the Core i9-10900K, which has a slightly higher score due to its integrated graphics, and ahead of the older Core i9-9820X. In the broader context of the top 50 CPUs, it trails significantly behind modern high-end processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and the Core Ultra 9 285K, but still holds its own against many mainstream and enthusiast-level chips from the same era.

The processor’s performance is particularly impressive in single-threaded tasks, where it competes with some of Intel’s newer offerings, such as the Core i7-13700K and Core i9-14900KF. However, its multicore capabilities, while strong, are overshadowed by the latest generation of CPUs from both Intel and AMD. This gap is most evident in the top 50 multicore rankings, where the i9-10900KF falls behind numerous modern processors, including the Ryzen 9 9950X and Core i9-14900KS. Still, its position in the mid-tier reflects its enduring relevance for users who do not require cutting-edge performance but benefit from a powerful, unlocked CPU.

The Core i9-10900KF lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output, which makes it ideal for users building dedicated gaming or workstation systems. It supports DDR4 memory at up to 2933 MT/s and features 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes from the CPU, along with a dual-channel memory interface. It also includes a wide array of instruction set extensions, such as AVX, AVX2, and Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, enhancing its versatility in professional and productivity applications.

In conclusion, the Core i9-10900KF is a capable, high-performance desktop processor best suited for power users and enthusiasts who prioritize raw processing power and overclocking flexibility. While it has been surpassed by newer architectures in terms of efficiency and peak performance, it remains a solid choice for gaming, content creation, and demanding workloads, particularly in systems where cost-effective performance is a priority.
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Intel Core i9-10900KF

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-10900KF
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (unlocked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1159
Package: FC-LGA1159
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 105 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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