Ryzen 5 8540U vs i9-10900KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900KF
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.17
+19.8%
Ryzen 5 8540U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 28 Watt
11.83

Core i9-10900KF outperforms Ryzen 5 8540U by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900KF and Ryzen 5 8540U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking514660
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.76no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency10.7339.98
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)6 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$509no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900KF and Ryzen 5 8540U 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data137 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data20,900 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900KF and Ryzen 5 8540U 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
SocketFCLGA1200FP7
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900KF and Ryzen 5 8540U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-10900KF and Ryzen 5 8540U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900KF and Ryzen 5 8540U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900KF and Ryzen 5 8540U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 740M ( - 2800 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900KF and Ryzen 5 8540U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1614

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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-10900KF 14.17
+19.8%
Ryzen 5 8540U 11.83

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.

i9-10900KF 22507
+19.8%
Ryzen 5 8540U 18793

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.17 11.83
Recency 30 April 2020 6 December 2023
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 28 Watt

i9-10900KF has a 19.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 8540U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 346.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 8540U in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10900KF is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 8540U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10900KF and Ryzen 5 8540U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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