Intel Core i9-10900X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

Processor comparisons 23-03-2021

   Let's say you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a decision after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i9-10900X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X and understand which is better for games or simple use for streaming, machine learning, programming, video editing, rendering. Here you can find all information from several benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A thorough review of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as VeraCrypt, Furmark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Prime95, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Gears 5, MATLAB, GeekBench 6, 5.2, WPrime, PCMark 10, Dolphin Emulator, RealBench, 7zip, 3DMark, AIDA64, Handbrake, PassMark, Blender, Blender, SuperPi, UserBenchmark.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

Overwatch
Valorant
DOOM: Eternal
Red Dead Redemption 2
Rainbow Six Siege
Cyberpunk 2077
Apex Legends
Death Stranding
Halo Infinite
Valheim
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Fortnite
Grand Theft Auto V
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Last Man Standing
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Watch Dogs Legion
Borderlands 3
Fallout 76

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X or Intel Core i9-10900X.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i9-10900X

56%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

58%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 2990X is 3% better than Core i9-10900X. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-10900X

57%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

60%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Hitman 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Monster Hunter World, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Half-Life: Alyx, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Microsoft Flight Simulator, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Metro Exodus, NBA 2K20, Forza Horizon 4, League of Legends (LOL), Battlefield V, Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghostrunner, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, DOTA 2A, Control.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	100.7	106.0
Valorant	114.4	120.5
Cyberpunk 2077	64.1	67.5
Apex Legends	107.5	113.3
Call of Duty Warzone	85.8	90.4
Overwatch	92.7	97.6
Red Dead Redemption 2	78.9	83.1
DOOM Eternal	57.2	60.2
Warzone	89.2	94.0
Assassin's Creed	96.1	101.2
Valheim	95.0	100.0

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i9-10900X

24%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

15%

To make a final resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-10900X is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990X as it consumes less power: 165W vs. 250W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you need to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, programming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i9-10900X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	198	168
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2358	2982
Cinbench 20 Single-core	523	410
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6165	6721
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1143	1033
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	14301	18752

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-10900X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
Single-Core	2745	2262
Multi-Core	22786	26548

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-10900X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
Single-Core	1237	1125
Multi-Core	12434	17679

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. The savings are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i9-10900X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
Announcement date	October 01, 2019	August 13, 2018
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA2066	TR4
Core name	Cascade Lake	Colfax
Architecture	x86	Zen+
Generation	10	2
Turbo Frequency	4.5 MHz	4.2 MHz
Frequency	3.7 MHz	3.4 MHz
Cores	10	32
Threads	20	64
Bus rate	8 GT/s DMI3
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	9200 millions	18800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	165 W	250 W
Memory type	DDR4-2933	DDR4
Max. Memory	256 Gb
Memory Frequency		2933
Memory bandwidth	94 GB/s
L1 cache		3MB
L2 cache		16MB
L3 cache	19.25 MB	64MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		YD299XAZUIHAF YD299XAZAFWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-10900X is 8% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2990X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2990X has 22 more core than Core i9-10900X. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-10900X is better: 13
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X is better: 25
However, it should be realized that all the data in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the testing video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i9-10900X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X before deciding which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i9-10900X - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i9-10900X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X specs and review.