The Core i9-10900K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-10600. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-10600
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900K vs Core i5-10600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
148
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-10600
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
210
99%
Min 1% FPS
145
98%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-10900K vs Core i5-10600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i5-10600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i5-10600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-10600
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $5.47 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
