The Core i9-10900KF is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $128.45 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900KF
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600X
- Up to 49% cheaper – $135.13 vs $263.58
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900KF vs Ryzen 5 2600X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
€263.58
51%
Value, €/FPS
€1.36/FPS
54%
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
95%
Min 1% FPS
121
95%
Price, €
€135.13
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.73/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900KF vs Ryzen 5 2600X 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 i9-10900KF vs Ryzen 5 2600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900KF vs Ryzen 5 2600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
16 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
79%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $509.00 | MSRP | $229.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
