Core i9-10900E

Name: Intel Core i9-10900E
Brand: Intel
Rating: 2.5 (10 reviews)

10 cores · 20 threads · up to 4.7 GHz on 1200.

2.5 · 10 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.7 GHz

L3 cache

20 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming11

Productivity10

Single-core11

Multi-core42

Power efficiency9

Lab scores

Performance score11

Cores10

Threads20

Boost clock (GHz)4.7 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p24 fps

1440p19 fps

4K13 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Comet Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: 1200
Release year: 2020
Total cores: 10
Threads: 20
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 2.8 GHz
Boost clock: 4.7 GHz
L1 cache: 640 KB
L2 cache: 2.5 MB
L3 cache: 20 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Base power (TDP): 65W
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $488

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners praise its solid multi-core performance for mainstream tasks. The usual gripe is that it runs hot under sustained load, requiring a decent cooler.

Pros

Sips power, runs cool and quiet
Fits existing LGA 1200 motherboards
Handles heavy multitasking without stutter
Plenty of cores for everyday creative work

Cons

Comet Lake architecture is outdated and slow.
Limited to PCIe 3.0.
No upgrade path beyond this socket.

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i9-10900E

Intel's 10-core desktop CPU from 2020 that runs cool for its performance but uses an old socket with no upgrade path.

Get it if you need a reliable ten-core chip for a professional workstation that runs cool and quiet on a tight power budget. Skip it if you want modern features like PCIe 4.0 or DDR5, or you’re building a gaming rig that would benefit from a newer architecture.