Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900KF 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 i9-10900KF 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 i9-10900KF - $103.41 vs $186.45
- Up to 44% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-10900KF - $0.45 vs $0.8 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900KF
- Performs up to 1% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-10600K - 259 vs 256 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600K - 20 vs 12 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
256
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
100%
Price, €
€114.78
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €114.78 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
259
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.8/FPS
56%
Price, €
€206.96
55%
FPS Winner
Buy for €206.96 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16 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 i9-10900KF |
---|---|---|
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 | 3.7 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |