The Core i9-9960X is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-10600KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-10600KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9960X vs Core i5-10600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
185
96%
Min 1% FPS
123
97%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, £
£112.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.58/FPS
100%
Core i9-9960X vs Core i5-10600KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9960X vs Core i5-10600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9960X vs Core i5-10600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
12 MB
55%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $1,684.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
22 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
