The Core i9-10900K is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 5600X and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's CA$500.18 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 5600X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 71% cheaper – CA$199.66 vs CA$699.84
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 5 5600X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
194
97%
Min 1% FPS
128
97%
Price, CA$
CA$699.84
28%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.6/FPS
28%
Ryzen 5 5600X
Nov 5th, 2020
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, CA$
CA$199.66
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.99/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 5 5600X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 5 5600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Ryzen 5 5600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
62%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
92%
Ryzen 5 5600X
Nov 5th, 2020
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | $299.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
