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Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-11900K

Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-11900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$229.99 on Amazon

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Intel Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$400 on Amazon

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Updated 4360 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4360 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$400 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4360 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-11900K 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 i9-11900K is 320 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Up to 43% cheaper than Core i9-11900K - CA$229.99 vs CA$400.0
  • Up to 32% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i9-11900K - CA$1.19 vs CA$1.75 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-11900K - 95 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K

  • Performs up to 19% better in Dirt 5 than Core i5-10600K - 229 vs 193 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600K - 16 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Dirt 5.
Dirt 5

Dirt 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

193

84%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.19/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$229.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4360 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

229

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.75/FPS

68%

Price, CA$

CA$400

57%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$400 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4360 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

69%

Multi-Core

6838

62%

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

10948

100%

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Intel Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i9-11900K

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Mar 16th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Comet LakeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.3 GHz
95 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
41.0x
Multiplier35.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 750
YesOverclockableYes

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