AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE vs Intel Core i9-10900 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i9-10900 across all eight head-to-head benchmark comparisons, though the margins vary sharply by workload type. The largest single gap appears in Geekbench multicore, where Intel scores 8585 against AMD's 6430, a 33.5% advantage. This is the most decisive result in the comparison and reflects a substantial difference in heavily threaded, memory-sensitive workloads. In contrast, the single-core Geekbench test shows only a 2.4% lead for Intel (1651 versus 1612), indicating that per-thread performance is much closer between the two designs.

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story of narrow but uniform Intel wins. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 1634 versus AMD's 1582, a 3.3% margin. The same 3.3% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multicore (6811 versus 6593) and Cinebench R23 multicore (16219 versus 15699). Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: R15 shows 230 versus 223 (3.1%), R20 shows 961 versus 930 (3.3%), and R23 shows 2289 versus 2216 (3.3%). The consistency of these deltas across three generations of the Cinebench test suggests a stable architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The Intel part also wins the remaining single-core test, Geekbench single-core, by 2.4% (1651 versus 1612). Across all eight benchmarks, the Intel Core i9-10900 holds the win in every case, with deltas ranging from 2.4% to 33.5%. The average benchmark score for Intel is 4614, while AMD sits at 4411, a difference of roughly 4.6%. Both processors share the same 58th percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database, which places them in the same competitive tier despite the head-to-head sweep.

Looking at the nearest rivals for context, the Intel Core i9-10900 sits within 1.5% of four comparable processors: the Core i9-9900KF (4652, delta -0.8%), the Xeon W-2145 (4576, delta 0.8%), the Core i9-10900F (4664, delta -1.1%), and the Xeon E-2356G (4548, delta 1.5%). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE similarly sits within 1.3% of its nearest rivals: the Xeon E-2288G (4373, delta 0.9%), the Core i7-9800X (4455, delta -1%), the EPYC 7232P (4354, delta 1.3%), and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE (4470, delta -1.3%). These proximity figures reinforce that both parts are competitive within their respective market positions.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their underlying design. The Intel Core i9-10900 uses Comet Lake architecture built on Intel's 14 nm process, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses Zen 2 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm process. This process difference is significant: AMD's chip is manufactured by TSMC, whereas Intel fabricates its own silicon. The AMD part also reports 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor or die size data recorded in the database.

Core counts differ as well. The Intel part offers 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel CPU compensates for its older process with higher clock speeds: a 2.80 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock, compared to AMD's 3.10 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost. Despite the higher core count and clock speeds, Intel's thermal design power is 65 watts versus AMD's 35 watts, a substantial efficiency gap in favor of the Ryzen part.

Cache hierarchies show a notable structural difference. Both parts use 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: Intel uses 256 KB per core, while AMD uses 512 KB per core. The L3 cache tells the opposite story: Intel has 20 MB shared, while AMD has only 8 MB. This means Intel's total cache footprint is larger at the L3 level, potentially benefiting workloads that repeatedly access a large shared working set. AMD's larger per-core L2 cache may help with more localized data access patterns.

Memory support is similar in generation (both DDR4 and dual-channel), but the bandwidth figures differ. AMD records 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while Intel records 46.9 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. Both offer PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, so expansion capability is equivalent on that front. Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 630, while AMD uses Radeon Vega 8.

The AMD part's production status is listed as Active, while the Intel part is End-of-life. Release dates also differ, with Intel launching on 2020-04-29 and AMD on 2020-07-20. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $483, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking flexibility is limited on both sides. The Intel part's part number is SRH8Z, while AMD's is 100-000000152100-100000152MPK.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-10900 wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, but the magnitude of those wins points to specific strengths. The 33.5% lead in Geekbench multicore is the standout result, indicating that the Intel part handles heavily threaded, mixed-workload scenarios with substantially more headroom. This likely stems from the combination of 10 cores versus 8, plus the larger 20 MB shared L3 cache, which can reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data across all threads.

The Cinebench results, with their uniform 3.3% multicore and roughly 3.1% to 3.3% single-core deltas, show a more balanced picture. The Intel part leads in both rendering-focused multicore and single-threaded rendering tasks, but the margins are modest. For users running Cinebench-style workloads, the Intel part offers a consistent but not overwhelming advantage. The single-core Geekbench margin of 2.4% reinforces that per-thread performance is close, with Intel holding a slight edge.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE, despite losing all eight head-to-head comparisons, has clear use cases where it remains competitive. Its 35 watt TDP is nearly half of Intel's 65 watts, making it the stronger choice for power-constrained or thermally constrained systems. The 7 nm process from TSMC and the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest that AMD's design is more efficient per watt, even if it does not win in raw performance. The ECC memory support also gives it an edge in reliability-sensitive environments where data integrity is prioritized over peak throughput.

The Intel part's higher core count and faster boost clock make it the pick for workloads that scale well with both parallel cores and high single-thread frequencies. The 5.20 GHz boost clock is a clear advantage for lightly threaded applications that respond to raw clock speed. However, the End-of-life status may be a consideration for long-term system planning, while AMD's Active status indicates ongoing availability.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Geekbench multicore performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-10900 scores 8585 versus AMD's 6430 in Geekbench multicore, a 33.5% advantage. This is the largest margin in the entire head-to-head comparison.

Q: How close are the single-core Cinebench scores?

A: The Intel part leads by 3.1% in Cinebench R15 single-core (230 versus 223) and by 3.3% in both R20 (961 versus 930) and R23 (2289 versus 2216). The margins are consistent across all three Cinebench versions.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-10900 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel's higher core count contributes to its multicore wins.

Q: How do the thermal design powers compare?

A: The Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts, while the AMD part has a TDP of 35 watts. AMD's lower TDP indicates significantly lower power consumption and heat output.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i9-10900 does not. This makes AMD the choice for systems requiring error-correcting memory.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-10900 is listed as End-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is listed as Active. The Intel part launched on 2020-04-29, and the AMD part launched on 2020-07-20.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i9-10900 | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE |

|----------------|---------------------|------------------------|

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 3.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 8 MB |

| Memory Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1200 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Comet Lake | Zen 2 (Renoir) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon Vega 8 |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Launch MSRP | $483 | None recorded |

Both processors share DDR4 memory support, dual-channel memory buses, PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, 64 KB L1 cache per core, and locked multipliers. The Intel part has a higher core count, higher boost clock, and larger L3 cache, while the AMD part offers a smaller process node, higher base clock, larger L2 cache, higher memory bandwidth, ECC support, and a substantially lower TDP.