PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i9-10900TE

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 45.8 vs 80.2 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $133 less on MSRP ($176 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Delivers 75.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 80.2 vs 45.8 PassMark/$ ($176 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,113 vs 14,159).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Core i9-10900TE

2020

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $133 less on MSRP ($176 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Delivers 75.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 80.2 vs 45.8 PassMark/$ ($176 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 45.8 vs 80.2 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,113 vs 14,159).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 8300G better than Core i9-10900TE?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 3 8300G is ahead with a 15.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-10900TE pulls ahead with 0.3% better PassMark. Core i9-10900TE also has the bigger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-10900TE is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 8300G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 8300G is $133 cheaper on MSRP at $176 MSRP versus $309 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i9-10900TE is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.3% better PassMark. It is also 75.0% better value on MSRP (80.2 vs 45.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1200 + DDR4 setup, Core i9-10900TE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 8300G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020) and a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i9-10900TE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 8300G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-10900TE	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	163 FPS	262 FPS
medium	144 FPS	232 FPS
high	116 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	138 FPS	229 FPS
medium	118 FPS	184 FPS
high	96 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	159 FPS
medium	69 FPS	129 FPS
high	55 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i9-10900TE Open Ryzen 3 8300G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-10900TE	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	267 FPS	347 FPS
medium	230 FPS	280 FPS
high	198 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	286 FPS
medium	203 FPS	238 FPS
high	176 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	176 FPS
4K
low	143 FPS	212 FPS
medium	126 FPS	183 FPS
high	119 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	124 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-10900TE	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	354 FPS	353 FPS
medium	354 FPS	353 FPS
high	354 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	354 FPS	353 FPS
medium	354 FPS	353 FPS
high	354 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	354 FPS	353 FPS
medium	345 FPS	353 FPS
high	310 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	292 FPS

Open Core i9-10900TE Open Ryzen 3 8300G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-10900TE	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	354 FPS	353 FPS
medium	354 FPS	353 FPS
high	354 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	354 FPS	353 FPS
medium	354 FPS	353 FPS
high	354 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	354 FPS	353 FPS
medium	354 FPS	353 FPS
high	354 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	353 FPS

Open Core i9-10900TE Open Ryzen 3 8300G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10900TE and Ryzen 3 8300G

Core i9-10900TE

The Core i9-10900TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,159 points. Launch price was $488.

Ryzen 3 8300G

The Ryzen 3 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,113 points. Launch price was $176.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-10900TE packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 3 8300G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i9-10900TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-10900TE versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300G (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i9-10900TE uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 8300G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10900TE scores 14,159 against the Ryzen 3 8300G's 14,113 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i9-10900TE. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900TE vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300G.

Feature	Core i9-10900TE	Ryzen 3 8300G
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.9 GHz+9%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.4 GHz+89%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+150%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	14,159	14,113

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10900TE uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 8300G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-10900TE	Ryzen 3 8300G
Socket	LGA1200	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%

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Value Analysis

The Core i9-10900TE launched at $309 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 8300G debuted at $176. On MSRP ($309 vs $176), the Ryzen 3 8300G is $133 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-10900TE delivers 45.8 pts/$ vs 80.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 8300G — making the Ryzen 3 8300G the 54.5% better value option.