Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900 and the cheaper Core i5-10600K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i9-10900 - CA$229.99 vs CA$418.54
- Up to 45% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i9-10900 - CA$1.85 vs CA$3.35 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900
- Performs up to 1% better in Elden Ring than Core i5-10600K - 125 vs 124 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600K - 20 vs 12 threads
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
124
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.85/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$229.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$229.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17962 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
125
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.35/FPS
55%
Price, CA$
CA$418.54
54%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$418.54 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17962 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i9-10900 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |