Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs i9-10900E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900E
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
11.11
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
2025
16 cores / 32 threads, 350 Watt
39.94
+259%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX outperforms Core i9-10900E by a whopping 259% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking75071
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.5326.83
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.204.81
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerIntelTSMC
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Shimada Peak (2025)
Release date30 April 2020 (5 years ago)23 July 2025 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$488$1,649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 133% better value for money than i9-10900E.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 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 GHz4.5 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 nm4 nm
Die size206 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 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
Socket1200sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX. 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 Threadripper PRO 9955WX 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 Threadripper PRO 9955WX 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 Threadripper PRO 9955WX. 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 630N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes16136

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

i9-10900E 11.11
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 39.94
+259%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

i9-10900E 19469
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 69993
+260%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.11 39.94
Recency 30 April 2020 23 July 2025
Physical cores 10 16
Threads 20 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 350 Watt

i9-10900E has 438.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, on the other hand, has a 259.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 60% more physical cores and 60% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i9-10900E in performance tests.

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