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Intel Core i9-10850K

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Performance
22,63961% of 36,991

The Core i9-10850K has 61% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the Core i9-10850K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Specs at a glance
Cores / Threads10 / 20
Memory SupportDDR4
Clock3.6 GHz / 5.2 GHz
Release DateQ3 2020
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Summary

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About the Intel Core i9-10850K CPU

The Intel Core i9-10850K is a 10-core (20-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q3 2020. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Comet Lake microarchitecture. The Core i9-10850K is compatible with Intel Socket 1200 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 630 integrated graphics solution.

Technical Specs

The Core i9-10850K operates at a 3.6 GHz clock frequency, and can boost to 5.2 GHz. It has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking. It has 64 KB of L1 cache, 256 KB of L2 cache, and 20 MB of L3 cache. This processor supports DDR4 memory with a Dual-channel interface.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i9-10850K has the 46th highest 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 716 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 61.20% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoValue
ManufacturerIntel
SeriesCore i9
Market SegmentDesktop
Release DateQ3 2020
Production StatusActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
22,63961% of 36,991

The Core i9-10850K has 61% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

The Core i9-10850K is ranked 46th with a score of 22,639.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the Core i9-10850K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

Core i9-10850K's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 5 760023,854+5%
Core i5-13400F23,820+5%
Core i7-12700F23,748+5%
Ryzen 7 5800X23,703.5+5%
Core i5-1340023,120+2%
Core i9-10850K22,639
Core i9-10900K21,935-3%
Ryzen 9 5900X21,043.5-7%
Ryzen 9 3950X21,016-7%
Core i9-11900K20,662-9%

Relative Value For Money

Core i9-10850K's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your moeny.

CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the Core i9-10850K's average performance scores across industry-standard CPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
22,639
3DMark Time Spy CPU
14,278
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,457
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
215
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
9,076
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,742
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
22,423
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,078
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecValue
ManufacturerIntel
FoundryIntel
Process Size14 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecValue
SeriesCore i9
MicroarchitectureComet Lake
CodenameComet Lake
Memory SupportDDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channel
ECC MemoryNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecValue
Cores10
Threads20
Clock Speed3.6 GHz
Turbo Clock5.2 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz
Multiplier36.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecValue
L1 Cache64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB
L3 Cache20 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecValue
SocketIntel Socket 1200
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)125 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)125 W
Power Limit 2 (PL2)250 W
Tcase Max72 °C
TJ Max100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled cooler, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecValue
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0, TBT 3.0, TVB

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.