Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 7 7445HS

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 i9-10900

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $483 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7445HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 7445HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-10900 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,008 vs 19,163).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).

Core i9-10900

2020

Ryzen 7 7445HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $483 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7445HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-10900 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,008 vs 19,163).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-10900 better than Ryzen 7 7445HS?

Yes. Core i9-10900 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 23.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.8% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i9-10900 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 23.8% 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 i9-10900 is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% 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 i9-10900 is the smarter buy today. Core i9-10900 is at an unclear MSRP at $483 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 23.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (39.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 7 7445HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 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 i9-10900 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7445HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-10900	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	292 FPS	177 FPS
medium	259 FPS	144 FPS
high	219 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	239 FPS	151 FPS
medium	191 FPS	121 FPS
high	157 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	85 FPS
medium	135 FPS	74 FPS
high	104 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core i9-10900 Open Ryzen 7 7445HS

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-10900	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	479 FPS	454 FPS
medium	479 FPS	362 FPS
high	479 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	479 FPS	388 FPS
medium	479 FPS	321 FPS
high	479 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	240 FPS
4K
low	454 FPS	292 FPS
medium	385 FPS	247 FPS
high	360 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	310 FPS	187 FPS

Open Core i9-10900 Open Ryzen 7 7445HS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-10900	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	479 FPS	475 FPS
medium	479 FPS	475 FPS
high	479 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	479 FPS	475 FPS
medium	479 FPS	475 FPS
high	479 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	443 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	475 FPS
medium	465 FPS	439 FPS
high	417 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	308 FPS

Open Core i9-10900 Open Ryzen 7 7445HS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-10900	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	479 FPS	475 FPS
medium	479 FPS	475 FPS
high	479 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	479 FPS	475 FPS
medium	479 FPS	475 FPS
high	479 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	475 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	475 FPS
medium	479 FPS	475 FPS
high	479 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	371 FPS

Open Core i9-10900 Open Ryzen 7 7445HS

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10900 and Ryzen 7 7445HS

Core i9-10900

The Core i9-10900 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 19,163 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 7445HS

The Ryzen 7 7445HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 19,008 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-10900 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7445HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-10900 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10900 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7445HS — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i9-10900 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7445HS uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10900 scores 19,163 against the Ryzen 7 7445HS's 19,008 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i9-10900. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7445HS.

Feature	Core i9-10900	Ryzen 7 7445HS
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+9%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.2 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	6 MB+2300%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	19,163	19,008

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10900 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7445HS uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.