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

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits these two desktop processors by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G wins 7 of the 8 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i9-10900E takes a single victory in Geekbench multicore. The pattern is clear: AMD dominates every Cinebench iteration, both single-core and multi-core, while Intel's lone win comes from a different benchmark suite.

For multi-threaded productivity, Cinebench results favor AMD consistently. The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G posts 1734 in R15 multicore versus 1622 for Intel, a 6.9% advantage. That gap persists across R20 and R23, with deltas of 6.9% in both newer versions. The AMD chip also leads in single-core Cinebench tests, with margins around 7% in R15, 6.8% in R20, and 6.9% in R23.

The Intel Core i9-10900E claims its only win in Geekbench multicore, scoring 8162 against AMD's 7547, a 7.5% advantage. This suggests that Geekbench's workload mix rewards Intel's higher core count (10 versus 8) and its boost architecture differently than Cinebench does. However, in Geekbench single-core, AMD still leads at 1628 versus 1575, a 3.4% margin.

Looking at the average benchmark scores, AMD sits at 4879 while Intel rests at 4708. Both processors land at the 59th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy a similar overall performance tier despite their different strengths. The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Gold 5315Y (0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE (0.9% faster), AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS (1.1% faster), and Intel Xeon W-1290 (1.1% faster). Intel's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-11900T (0.5% faster), Intel Core i7-6950X (0.5% slower), Intel Core i9-9900KS (0.6% slower), and Intel Core i9-10900F (0.9% faster).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Renoir codename, built on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It integrates 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. The Intel Core i9-10900E uses the older Comet Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 14 nm process with a 206 mm² die size.

Core counts differ significantly: AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. Despite having two fewer cores, AMD's higher clock speeds help it win most benchmark comparisons. The AMD base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost of 4.40 GHz; Intel's base clock is lower at 2.80 GHz but boosts higher to 4.70 GHz.

Cache layouts also diverge. Both share 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but AMD packs 512 KB of L2 per core versus Intel's 256 KB per core. The L3 cache totals 8 MB on AMD versus 20 MB shared on Intel. This larger L3 on Intel may explain its Geekbench multicore advantage, as the workload likely benefits from the additional shared cache.

Memory support shows both use DDR4 with dual-channel buses, but AMD achieves 51.2 GB/s bandwidth versus Intel's 46.9 GB/s. AMD also supports ECC memory, which Intel does not. Both run PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon Vega 8, while Intel ships UHD Graphics 630.

The manufacturing processes reflect different generations. AMD's 7 nm node from TSMC allows for a smaller die and higher transistor density despite fewer cores. Intel's 14 nm process is larger and less dense, which may contribute to the lower L2 cache per core and reduced memory bandwidth. The release dates are close: Intel launched April 29, 2020, and AMD launched July 20, 2020.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Walking through each recorded comparison shows consistent patterns with one notable outlier. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD scores 1734 against Intel's 1622, a 6.9% win. The single-core R15 test shows AMD at 244 versus 228, a 7% margin. These are the smallest absolute scores but the largest relative deltas.

Cinebench R20 multicore repeats the multicore story: AMD 7225, Intel 6759, again 6.9% ahead. Single-core R20 gives AMD 1019 versus 954, a 6.8% edge. The R23 versions follow suit with multicore scores of 17204 against 16093 (6.9%) and single-core scores of 2428 versus 2272 (also 6.9%).

The Geekbench results break the trend. In multicore, Intel surges ahead with 8162 versus AMD's 7547, a 7.5% reversal. This is the largest delta in either direction across all tests. However, Geekbench single-core sees AMD win again at 1628 versus 1575, a 3.4% margin, which is the smallest difference recorded.

Interpreting these numbers, the Cinebench suite appears to favor AMD's architecture consistently, while Geekbench multicore favors Intel's higher core count. The AMD processor wins all three generations of Cinebench single-core tests by nearly identical margins (7%, 6.8%, 6.9%), suggesting a stable per-core advantage. The multicore Cinebench margins are also stable at 6.9% across R15, R20, and R23.

The single Geekbench multicore win for Intel is substantial at 7.5%, but it does not offset AMD's sweep in the other seven tests. Notably, AMD's Geekbench single-core win of 3.4% is smaller than its Cinebench single-core wins, indicating that the two suites measure different aspects of single-thread performance.

The Verdict

The data points to different buyers for each processor, but the overall benchmark record favors AMD. The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G wins 7 of 8 head-to-head tests, with consistent 6.8% to 7% margins across Cinebench and a 3.4% edge in Geekbench single-core. Its average benchmark score of 4879 exceeds Intel's 4708 by 3.6%.

For users running Cinebench-style workloads, which typically represent rendering and 3D modeling, the AMD processor is the clear choice. Its multicore advantages of 6.9% across all three Cinebench versions suggest that its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with higher clocks and smaller process node delivers better sustained performance in these tasks. Single-core Cinebench wins of around 7% further cement this recommendation for lightly threaded rendering tasks.

The Intel Core i9-10900E appeals mainly to users whose workloads resemble Geekbench multicore. Its 7.5% win in that test, combined with its 10-core count and 20 MB of shared L3 cache, indicates strength in certain parallel workloads that benefit from additional cores and larger cache. However, this single win does not outweigh AMD's dominance elsewhere.

For professional environments, AMD's ECC memory support adds a qualification not available on Intel. The lower memory bandwidth on Intel (46.9 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s) may also matter for memory-intensive tasks. Both processors run at 65 W TDP, so power envelopes are identical.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core i9-10900E is $488, which can be stated once as a reference point. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. Users should base their decision on the benchmark distribution: choose AMD for Cinebench-style rendering and general single-thread performance, choose Intel only if Geekbench multicore results align with the specific application mix.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G wins 7 of the 8 head-to-head tests, losing only the Geekbench multicore test to the Intel Core i9-10900E.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is Intel's 7.5% lead in Geekbench multicore (8162 versus 7547). The largest AMD lead is 7% in Cinebench R15 single-core (244 versus 228).

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i9-10900E has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite fewer cores, AMD wins most multi-core benchmarks.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i9-10900E does not.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The AMD processor averages 4879, while the Intel processor averages 4708. AMD's average is 3.6% higher, and both sit at the 59th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G achieves 51.2 GB/s, compared to 46.9 GB/s for the Intel Core i9-10900E. Both use dual-channel DDR4.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1200 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Comet Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 156 mm² | 206 mm² |

| Transistors | 9,800 million | Not recorded |

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

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

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 46.9 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

| Release date | 2020-07-20 | 2020-04-29 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $488 |