Ryzen 9 8945HX vs i9-10900E

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Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking711not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.96no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency17.91no data
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerIntelTSMC
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Dragon Range (2025)
Release date30 April 2020 (5 years ago)23 April 2025 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$488no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900E and Ryzen 9 8945HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2032
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size206 mm22x 71 mm2
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900E and Ryzen 9 8945HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket1200FL1
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900E and Ryzen 9 8945HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-10900E and Ryzen 9 8945HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900E and Ryzen 9 8945HX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900E and Ryzen 9 8945HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630AMD Radeon 610M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900E and Ryzen 9 8945HX.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1628

Pros & cons summary


Integrated graphics card 2.91 2.70
Recency 30 April 2020 23 April 2025
Physical cores 10 16
Threads 20 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i9-10900E has 7.8% faster integrated GPU.

Ryzen 9 8945HX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, 60% more physical cores and 60% more threads, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Intel Core i9-10900E and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i9-10900E is a desktop processor while Ryzen 9 8945HX is a notebook one.

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