Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900 and the cheaper Core i5-10600KF have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Up to 41% cheaper than Core i9-10900 - CA$246.41 vs CA$419.48
- Up to 41% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i9-10900 - CA$1.68 vs CA$2.85 per FPS
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for CA$419.48 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 37 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
147
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.68/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$246.41
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$246.41 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 37 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10900 | vs | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |