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Core i9-10920X vs Core i5-9600K

Core i9-10920X vs Core i5-9600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-10920X

3.5 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-10920X Desktop Processor 12 Cores up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

Buy for 648.49 on Amazon

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Updated 212 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

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 110.38 on Amazon

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Updated 212 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10920X

3.5 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-10920X Desktop Processor 12 Cores up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

Buy for 648.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 212 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

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 110.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 212 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-9600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10920X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-9600K is 365 days older than the more expensive Core i9-10920X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10920X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 24 vs 6 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K

  • Performs up to 0% better in Valorant than Core i9-10920X - 811 vs 807 FPS
  • Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-10920X - $99.44 vs $584.23
  • Up to 82% better value when playing Valorant than Core i9-10920X - $0.14 vs $0.8 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-10920X - 95 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10920X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Valorant.
Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-10920X Logo
Core i9-10920X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

807

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.8/FPS

17%

Price, €

€648.49

17%

Intel Core i9-10920X Desktop Processor 12 Cores up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

Buy for 648.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 212 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

811

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.14/FPS

100%

Price, €

€110.38

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 110.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 212 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-10920X Logo
Core i9-10920X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10920X Logo
Core i9-10920X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1675

97%

Multi-Core

11349

100%

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

100%

Multi-Core

6468

56%

Intel Core i9-10920X Logo

Intel Core i9-10920X

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Intel Core i5-9600K

Oct 19th, 2019
Release DateOct 19th, 2018
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionCore i5
Cascade LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores6
24
Threads6
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
165 WTDP
95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
35.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD 630
YesOverclockableYes

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