Intel Core i9-10900K Review: OVERCLOCKING & BENCHMARKS vs 3950X + 3900X!

Intel Core i9-10900K Review: OVERCLOCKING & BENCHMARKS vs 3950X + 3900X!
Here's my full review of Intel's new 10th Gen Core flagship CPU, the 10-core 20-thread i9 10900K. I test vs AMD's top mainstream Ryzen CPUs, the 3950X, 3900X and 3700X.

► TIMESTAMPS / TOC
00:00 Intro
01:26 Specs and basics
05:27 Testing setup
06:39 Benchmarks!
18:31 Benchmark results summary
21:52 Overclocking!
24:10 Closing thoughts

CORRECTION -- I made several mistakes in the chart at 2m11s. The 3900X is listed with 24 cores and 48 threads. This is incorrect; the 3900X has 12 cores and 24 threads.
The default base memory speed for the 10900K is 2933, the 8700K is an i7 (not an i9), and TSMC fabs the AMD chips but not Intel's. 😅 TY to everyone who commented on these errors, that chart was one of the last things I made for this video and it was pretty late at night.

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[poeticsilence]

I take Paul's simple straightforward thumbnail approach over click baity any day.

[chef_moquin]

I would love to see a blind test between an Intel system and an AMD system for gaming to see if people can actually tell the difference between the two since both of them can perform very well for gaming

[Binsoktas]

@ 22:45 we see the power draw on the system. Does that mean the whole system or only the CPU?

[paulshardware]

► TIMESTAMPS / TOC
00:00 Intro
01:26 Specs and basics
05:27 Testing setup
06:39 Benchmarks!
18:31 Benchmark results summary
21:52 Overclocking!!
24:10 Closing thoughts
Also, correction -- several mistakes in the chart at 2:11. The 3900X is listed with 24 cores and 48 threads. This is incorrect; the 3900X has 12 cores and 24 threads.
The default base memory speed for the 10900K is 2933, the 8700K is an i7 (not an i9), and TSMC fabs the AMD chips but not Intel's. 😅 TY to everyone who commented on these errors, that chart was one of the last things I made for this video and it was pretty late at night.
Thanks for watching everyone!

[Florian.K.]

Huge compliment on the setup of your charts here. Clearly marked (relevant) data that shows the important information. You don't have to look at the graph, then the legend, back at the graph again to still not be quite sure what you're looking at.
I noticed that back in the 3100, 3300X video aswell. Excelent work!!!

[greenheart]

Loyalty here, I went to paul’s review first before GN or Linus 😄👍 Paul’s hardware for the win 🥳🎉

[johnkeane]

Theres no reason to have loyalty to either amd or intel, they both just want your money end of story. Go with whichever product meets your requirements at your given budget.

[WowzersNoWay]

Did you improve the lighting? Looks lit.
Also very thorough and detailed review. Best of the bunch I think.

[redrock]

Going to be very interesting to see how the 10900K compares with Zen 3.

[norclune]

Out of all reviews, I clicked Paul's first! Thank you for always speaking slowly and clearly, I really like and appreciate it. Now onto the review!

[GLIDGaming]

Intel wins 👍 picked up10900k can't be dealing with slow AMD ! Best combo is always Intel + Nvidia - and yes Paul desktops computer are for gaming only no one cares about compute workloads and if you do due to work then you build a boring workstation and watch workstation benchmark vids. Simple Intel for gaming /fun and AMD for boring render applications only.

[Someone_on_youtube_app]

Man I feel bad for missing out on your channel for so long. You explain everything easily

[hadji]

thinking of going 10900k along with a rtx 3080ti later this year, target is 144fps on 1440p on max settings with cyberpunk hopefully

[Fanati_XX]

Intel: - gives you 5 years old architecture
- makes you to buy new platform for it (lmao)
- is toasty AF
- is watt thirsty
- is much more expensive
AMD: - silently giggles with Zen3 at the corner (compatible with current boards), knowing even Zen2 is wiping its ass with Intels "new" CPUs

[CTulanko]

Thanks for a great review Paul! I bought the Asus ROG Z490 Maximus XII Hero today along with an Intel I7-10700K for an upgrade my Son wanted to do, since he is still running DDR3 and Older I-7...yes he skipped a Generation. Your reviews, as well as Kyle's are always well done...thanks again!

[SpartozZ]

2:10 mistake here: Intel is not using TSMC lithography but theirs, and its i7 8700k not i9

[ludacrisginger]

I love how you get trolled by Mei in the Overwatch clip...

[MarioGoatse]

I clicked on all reviews at the same time. I’m playing both sides, so I always win.

[clansurf]

Btw the graph at 2:30 says the 3900x has 24 cores and 48 threads instead of 12 cores and 24 threads

[michaelroy]

This video convinced me that the 3700x is the best buy...