Intel Core i9-10850K with 10 cores now cheaper than AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X with 8 cores

It looks like the tides have turned and Intel’s processors are now priced cheaper than AMD’s Ryzen offering, while still offering more cores and threads. The Core i9-10850K is the best example of this which offers higher cores, threads, and clock speeds than AMD’s 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5800X.

Intel Core i9-10850K processor with 10 cores now cheaper than AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X with 8 cores

The Intel Core i9-10850K launched in July 2020 for a price of US $ 450. The chip was supposed to be an alternative to the Core i9-10900K which faced performance issues and supply shortages when it launched. Almost every tech outlet that had tested the chip called the Core i9-10850K the best gaming processor for its price and performance. It delivered the same performance as the expensive i9-10900K for US $ 50 less and now the chip can be found for around US $ 400 which puts it in a very competitive position compared to the Ryzen 7. AMD 5800X.

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The Intel Core i9-10850K can be seen in the list of various retailers for less than AMD’s 8 Core Ryzen 7 5800X. The lowest price it’s listed for is US $ 399.99 and it’s done at Microcenter. Retailers including Amazon and Newegg are offering the chip for less than it was sold at launch. At Microcenter, the Ryzen 7 5800X is listed for US $ 449.99, which is US $ 50 more than the i9-10900K.

Intel Core i9-10850K processor specifications

To sum up the specs, the Intel Core i9-10850K processor (BX8070110850K) has 10 cores and 20 threads. The final clock speeds for the chip are configured at 3.60 GHz base (3.70 GHz on the Core i9-10900K) and 5.2 GHz (5.3 GHz on the Core i9-10900K). The processor retains 20MB of L3 and a total of 2.5MB of L2 cache.

The TDP of the Core i9-10850K is the same as that of the Core i9-10900K, set to the default state of 125W (PL1) and the boost state of 250W (PL2). The processor is compatible with the LGA 1200 socket featured on the Z490 and Z590 series motherboards.

Unlocked 10th Generation Intel Processor Specifications:

Processor name	Cores / Threads	Basic clock	One-Heart Boost Clock	Turbo Boost Max 3.0 (single core)	All Core Boost Clock	Hidden	TDP	Price
Intel Core i9-10900K	10/20	3.7 GHz	5.1 GHz 5.3 GHz (speed)	5.2 GHz	4.8 GHz 4.9 GHz (speed)	20 MB	125 W	US $ 488
Intel Core i9-10900KF	10/20	3.7 GHz	5.1 GHz 5.3 GHz (speed)	5.2 GHz	4.8 GHz 4.9 GHz (speed)	20 MB	125 W	US $ 472
Intel Core i9-10850K	10/20	3.6 GHz	5.2 GHz	N / A	4.8 GHz	20 MB	125 W	US $ 453
Intel Core i7-10700K	8/16	3.8 GHz	5.0 GHz	5.1 GHz	4.7 GHz	16 MB	125 W	$ 374
Intel Core i7-10700KF	8/16	3.8 GHz	5.0 GHz	5.1 GHz	4.7 GHz	16 MB	125 W	$ 349
Intel Core i5-10600K	6/12	4.1 GHz	4.8 GHz	N / A	4.5 GHz	12 MB	125 W	US $ 262
Intel Core i5-10600KF	6/12	4.1 GHz	4.8 GHz	N / A	4.5 GHz	12 MB	125 W	US $ 237

For that price, the Intel Core i9-10850K is an impressive chip given that it has more power than the Ryzen 7 5800X at a lower price and even offers better single-core performance than the more expensive Ryzen 9 3900X. The Ryzen 9 5900X, meanwhile, is on a whole new level, but at the same time, costs a lot more. That said, Intel will launch its next-gen Rocket Lake processors in March, with the new flagship 11900K being the highlight, but recently leaked benchmarks indicate that the 10-gen base 10 parts may retain a slight edge over their Cypress Cove. . based successors.