Core i9-10880H vs Ryzen 5 4600H

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 i9-10880H

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 2W instead of 45W, a 43W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 5 4600H

2020

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-10880H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,173 vs 14,240).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌2150% higher power demand at 45W vs 2W.

Core i9-10880H

2020

Ryzen 5 4600H

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 2W instead of 45W, a 43W reduction.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-10880H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,173 vs 14,240).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌2150% higher power demand at 45W vs 2W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-10880H better than Ryzen 5 4600H?

Yes. Core i9-10880H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 23.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i9-10880H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 23.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-10880H is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i9-10880H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i9-10880H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 23.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Core i9-10880H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i9-10880H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 4600H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-10880H	Ryzen 5 4600H
1080p
low	269 FPS	173 FPS
medium	240 FPS	141 FPS
high	206 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	148 FPS
medium	181 FPS	119 FPS
high	151 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	69 FPS
medium	128 FPS	60 FPS
high	99 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-10880H	Ryzen 5 4600H
1080p
low	356 FPS	267 FPS
medium	356 FPS	224 FPS
high	326 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	286 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	356 FPS	225 FPS
medium	348 FPS	193 FPS
high	301 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	273 FPS	192 FPS
medium	242 FPS	171 FPS
high	228 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	114 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-10880H	Ryzen 5 4600H
1080p
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	354 FPS
high	356 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	354 FPS
1440p
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	354 FPS
high	356 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	354 FPS
4K
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	353 FPS
high	356 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	242 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-10880H	Ryzen 5 4600H
1080p
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	354 FPS
high	356 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	354 FPS
1440p
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	354 FPS
high	356 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	354 FPS
4K
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	354 FPS
high	356 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	287 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10880H and Ryzen 5 4600H

Core i9-10880H

The Core i9-10880H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,240 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 4600H

The Ryzen 5 4600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,173 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-10880H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 4600H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-10880H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10880H versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600H — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-10880H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i9-10880H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 4600H uses Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10880H scores 14,240 against the Ryzen 5 4600H's 14,173 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i9-10880H. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Core i9-10880H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600H.

Feature	Core i9-10880H	Ryzen 5 4600H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+27%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	16 MB+100%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020)
PassMark	14,240	14,173

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10880H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 4600H uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.