Core i9-10900T vs Ryzen 5 5625U

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 i9-10900T

2020

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 5 5625U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $120 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5625U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 5625U

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,717 vs 14,727).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-10900T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i9-10900T

2020

Ryzen 5 5625U

2022

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 5 5625U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $120 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5625U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,717 vs 14,727).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-10900T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-10900T better than Ryzen 5 5625U?

Yes. Core i9-10900T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i9-10900T is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.6% 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 i9-10900T is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Core i9-10900T is the smarter buy today. Core i9-10900T is at an unclear MSRP at $120 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (122.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 5 5625U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i9-10900T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5625U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-10900T	Ryzen 5 5625U
1080p
low	183 FPS	172 FPS
medium	149 FPS	146 FPS
high	122 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	147 FPS
medium	118 FPS	123 FPS
high	96 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	78 FPS
medium	72 FPS	71 FPS
high	58 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS

Open Core i9-10900T Open Ryzen 5 5625U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-10900T	Ryzen 5 5625U
1080p
low	287 FPS	318 FPS
medium	242 FPS	276 FPS
high	207 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	216 FPS
1440p
low	247 FPS	282 FPS
medium	215 FPS	250 FPS
high	185 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	153 FPS	222 FPS
medium	133 FPS	200 FPS
high	126 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	158 FPS

Open Core i9-10900T Open Ryzen 5 5625U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-10900T	Ryzen 5 5625U
1080p
low	368 FPS	368 FPS
medium	368 FPS	368 FPS
high	368 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	368 FPS
1440p
low	368 FPS	368 FPS
medium	368 FPS	368 FPS
high	368 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	299 FPS
4K
low	368 FPS	338 FPS
medium	368 FPS	284 FPS
high	340 FPS	247 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	191 FPS

Open Core i9-10900T Open Ryzen 5 5625U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-10900T	Ryzen 5 5625U
1080p
low	368 FPS	368 FPS
medium	368 FPS	368 FPS
high	368 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	368 FPS
1440p
low	368 FPS	368 FPS
medium	368 FPS	368 FPS
high	368 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	368 FPS
4K
low	368 FPS	368 FPS
medium	368 FPS	368 FPS
high	368 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	315 FPS

Open Core i9-10900T Open Ryzen 5 5625U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10900T and Ryzen 5 5625U

Core i9-10900T

The Core i9-10900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 14,727 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 5625U

The Ryzen 5 5625U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,717 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-10900T packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5625U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-10900T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i9-10900T versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5625U — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900T (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5625U is built on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-10900T scores 14,727 against the Ryzen 5 5625U's 14,717 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i9-10900T. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i9-10900T vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5625U.

Feature	Core i9-10900T	Ryzen 5 5625U
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+7%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.3 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+25%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	—	Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
PassMark	14,727	14,717
Geekbench 6 Single	1,710	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,476	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5625U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-10900T	Ryzen 5 5625U
Socket	LGA1200	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i9-10900T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 5625U). The Core i9-10900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 5625U requires a dedicated GPU.