The Core i9-10900 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$342.60 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Up to 79% cheaper – CA$88.39 vs CA$430.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 5 2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$430.99
20%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.23/FPS
22%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
94%
Min 1% FPS
120
94%
Price, CA$
CA$88.39
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.48/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 5 2600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 5 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900 vs Ryzen 5 2600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
16 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
75%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $483.00 | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
