Intel Core i9-10900TE vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF

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Intel Core i9-10900TE or Intel Core i9-10900TE – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-10900TE features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10900TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen 5
10 Generation 2
Intel Core i9-10900TE Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10900TE has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900TE is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
No Overclocking Yes
1.8 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
10 CPU Cores 6
10x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
20 Threads 12
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10900TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10900TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF does not have integrated graphics.
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2017 Release date --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
192 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10900TE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
439 $ Release price 210 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
20.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2019
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Comet Lake S Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
14 nm Technology 12 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2