Core i9-10900E 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 i9-10900E

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.7% higher PassMark.
✅+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 UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 7 7445HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $488 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

❌Lower PassMark (19,008 vs 19,332).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-10900E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i9-10900E

2020

Ryzen 7 7445HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.7% higher PassMark.
✅+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 UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 7 7445HS needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $488 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7445HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,008 vs 19,332).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-10900E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Core i9-10900E is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-10900E is the better fit. You are getting 1.7% 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 i9-10900E is the smarter buy today. Core i9-10900E is at an unclear MSRP at $488 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (39.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i9-10900E Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7445HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-10900E	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	164 FPS	177 FPS
medium	145 FPS	144 FPS
high	118 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	151 FPS
medium	119 FPS	121 FPS
high	96 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	85 FPS
medium	70 FPS	74 FPS
high	56 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-10900E	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	483 FPS	458 FPS
medium	420 FPS	362 FPS
high	359 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	419 FPS	392 FPS
medium	368 FPS	321 FPS
high	317 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	240 FPS
4K
low	258 FPS	295 FPS
medium	227 FPS	247 FPS
high	213 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	187 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-10900E	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	483 FPS	475 FPS
medium	483 FPS	475 FPS
high	483 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	483 FPS	475 FPS
medium	483 FPS	475 FPS
high	479 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	403 FPS	443 FPS
4K
low	483 FPS	475 FPS
medium	408 FPS	439 FPS
high	361 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	308 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-10900E	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	483 FPS	475 FPS
medium	483 FPS	475 FPS
high	483 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	483 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	483 FPS	475 FPS
medium	483 FPS	475 FPS
high	483 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	483 FPS	475 FPS
4K
low	483 FPS	475 FPS
medium	483 FPS	475 FPS
high	445 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

Core i9-10900E

The Core i9-10900E 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 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,332 points. Launch price was $488.

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 i9-10900E packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7445HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-10900E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i9-10900E versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7445HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i9-10900E uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7445HS uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10900E scores 19,332 against the Ryzen 7 7445HS's 19,008 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i9-10900E. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900E vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7445HS.

Feature	Core i9-10900E	Ryzen 7 7445HS
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.2 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	6 MB+2300%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	19,332+2%	19,008

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Memory & Platform

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

Feature	Core i9-10900E	Ryzen 7 7445HS
Socket	LGA1200	FP7/FP7r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
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: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10900E) / not specified (Ryzen 7 7445HS). The Core i9-10900E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 7 7445HS requires a dedicated GPU.