The Core i5-10600K is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-11900F, however, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $81.97 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-10600K
- Up to 31% cheaper – $179.28 vs $261.25
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-11900F
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-11900F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
95%
Min 1% FPS
127
95%
Price, €
€179.28
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.93/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900F
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€261.25
68%
Value, €/FPS
€1.28/FPS
73%
Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-11900F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-11900F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-11900F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Core i9-11900F
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
61%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $422.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
4.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
