Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K and the cheaper Core i5-10600K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600K - 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Up to 67% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - $102.78 vs $314.41
- Up to 67% better value when playing Dead Space than Core i9-10900K - $0.74 vs $2.27 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €349 on Amazon
In Stock
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FPS
154
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.74/FPS
100%
Price, €
€114.09
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 161 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 i9-10900K | vs | Intel Core i5-10600K |
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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 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |