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Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-11900F

Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-11900F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K, processore desktop, 4.1 GHz 12 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 242.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 827 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-11900F

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Intel Core i9-11900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,2 GHz LGA1200 (chipset Intel serie 500 e serie 400 selezionati) 65 W

Buy for 363.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 826 minutes ago

Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K, processore desktop, 4.1 GHz 12 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 242.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 827 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i9-11900F

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Intel Core i9-11900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,2 GHz LGA1200 (chipset Intel serie 500 e serie 400 selezionati) 65 W

Buy for 363.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 826 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-11900F 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 i9-11900F is 320 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600K.

Advantages of Core i5-10600K

  • Up to 33% cheaper than Core i9-11900F - €242.80 vs €363.14
  • Up to 31% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-11900F - €0.85 vs €1.24 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-11900F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i9-11900F

  • Performs up to 3% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-10600K - 293 vs 284 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

284

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.85/FPS

100%

Price, €

€242.8

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K, processore desktop, 4.1 GHz 12 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 242.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 827 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Core i9-11900F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

293

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.24/FPS

69%

Price, €

€363.14

66%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,2 GHz LGA1200 (chipset Intel serie 500 e serie 400 selezionati) 65 W

Buy for 363.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 826 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Core i9-11900F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1691

76%

Multi-Core

6898

73%

Intel Core i9-11900F Logo
Core i9-11900F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2222

100%

Multi-Core

9427

100%

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo

Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i9-11900F Logo

Core i9-11900F

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Mar 16th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Comet LakeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
41.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

PCs Using Core i5-10600K or Core i9-11900F

With selected game settings

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