Core i9-10900TE

Name: Intel Core i9-10900TE
Brand: Intel

10 cores · 20 threads · up to 4.5 GHz on 1200.

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.5 GHz

L3 cache

20 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming9

Productivity9

Single-core9

Multi-core42

Power efficiency8

Lab scores

Performance score9

Cores10

Threads20

Boost clock (GHz)4.5 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p20 fps

1440p16 fps

4K11 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: 1.8 GHz
Boost clock: 4.5 GHz
L1 cache: 640 KB
L2 cache: 2.5 MB
L3 cache: 20 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Base power (TDP): 35W
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $488

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it for being a cool, low-power workhorse that handles office tasks without drama. The usual gripe is its price feels steep for what’s essentially a slower, older chip.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Handles heavy multitasking without sweat
Stays cool in compact builds
Ten cores for demanding workloads

Cons

Comet Lake architecture is quite dated
Takes a performance hit for low power
Limited motherboard upgrade path

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i9-10900TE

A ten-core Comet Lake chip for socket 1200, notable for its very low power draw but limited by its low clock speeds.

Get it if you need a low-power, multi-core CPU for a compact office PC or home server where every watt counts. Skip it if you want gaming performance or modern features—its older architecture and limited power hold it back.