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Core i5-9600K vs Core i7-10700K

Core i5-9600K vs Core i7-10700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 111.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for 200.67 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 111.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for 200.67 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-9600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-9600K is 559 days older than the more expensive Core i7-10700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K

  • Up to 45% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - $100.17 vs $180.78
  • Up to 45% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i7-10700K - $0.41 vs $0.75 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 95 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 16 vs 6 threads
This is a free version of Lost Ark.
Lost Ark

Lost Ark

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

268

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.41/FPS

100%

Price, €

€111.19

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 111.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

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Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

268

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.75/FPS

54%

Price, €

€200.67

55%

Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for 200.67 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

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Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

100%

Multi-Core

6468

79%

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1706

99%

Multi-Core

8142

100%

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Intel Core i5-9600K

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Intel Core i7-10700K

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
6Threads
16
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
95 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

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