i9-10900TE vs i9-10900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900X
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.14
+38.2%
Core i9-10900TE
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
10.23

Core i9-10900X outperforms Core i9-10900TE by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10900TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking513753
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data9.61
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency8.1127.66
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)30 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$488

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10900TE 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed3.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data206 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10900TE 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
SocketFCLGA20661200
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10900TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10900TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10900TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10900TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 630

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10900TE.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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.

i9-10900X 14.14
+38.2%
i9-10900TE 10.23

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.

i9-10900X 22466
+38.2%
i9-10900TE 16251

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.14 10.23
Recency 19 October 2019 30 April 2020
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 35 Watt

i9-10900X has a 38.2% higher aggregate performance score.

i9-10900TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, and 371.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10900TE in performance tests.


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