Core i9-10900X vs Ryzen 5 3500X
The Core i9-10900X is same performance as the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $398.00 more expensive!
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i9-10900X has a 3% higher base clock.
LGA2066
Sockethelp
AM4Cascade Lake-X
Codenamehelp
MatisseDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR4
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10900X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-10900X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-10900X and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-10900X scores 35/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-10900X or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i9-10900X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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