Ryzen 7 5800U vs i9-10910

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10910
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
13.57
+16.7%
Ryzen 7 5800U
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
11.63

Core i9-10910 outperforms Ryzen 7 5800U by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking548668
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesComet LakeAMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000)
Power efficiency10.2373.07
Architecture codenameComet Lake-S (2020)Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)
Release date20 May 2020 (4 years ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data19
L1 cache640 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache2.5 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache20 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data180 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Number of transistorsno data10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U 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
SocketFCLGA1200FP6
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro-no data
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

Security technologies

Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U 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 i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U 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 i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4
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 card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i9-10910 13.57
+16.7%
Ryzen 7 5800U 11.63

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.

i9-10910 21483
+16.8%
Ryzen 7 5800U 18399

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-10910 1749
+1.3%
Ryzen 7 5800U 1727

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-10910 8468
+24.3%
Ryzen 7 5800U 6812

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i9-10910 8131
+34.6%
Ryzen 7 5800U 6039

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i9-10910 57842
+117%
Ryzen 7 5800U 26711

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i9-10910 26
+73%
Ryzen 7 5800U 15

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-10910 2302
+42.7%
Ryzen 7 5800U 1613

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-10910 215
Ryzen 7 5800U 229
+6.5%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i9-10910 2.44
Ryzen 7 5800U 2.7
+10.7%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-10910 10244
+52.4%
Ryzen 7 5800U 6723

Blender(-)

i9-10910 208
Ryzen 7 5800U 352
+69.2%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-10910 1381
Ryzen 7 5800U 1429
+3.4%

7-Zip Single

i9-10910 5690
+6.1%
Ryzen 7 5800U 5363

7-Zip

i9-10910 60747
+42.6%
Ryzen 7 5800U 42604

WebXPRT 3

i9-10910 236
Ryzen 7 5800U 249
+5.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.57 11.63
Integrated graphics card 3.09 9.03
Recency 20 May 2020 12 January 2021
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 15 Watt

i9-10910 has a 16.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Ryzen 7 5800U, on the other hand, has 192.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 months, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10910 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 5800U in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10910 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 7 5800U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10910 and Ryzen 7 5800U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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