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Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-9900KF

Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-9900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 164.99 on Amazon

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Intel Core i9-9900KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i9-9900KF processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 16 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 455.01 on Amazon

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Updated 19529 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 164.99 on Amazon

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Updated 19529 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-9900KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i9-9900KF processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 16 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 455.01 on Amazon

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Updated 19529 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-9900KF 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 i9-9900KF is 478 days older than the cheaper Core i5-10600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Up to 64% cheaper than Core i9-9900KF - €164.99 vs €455.01
  • Up to 64% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-9900KF - €0.96 vs €2.65 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KF

  • Performs up to 1% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-10600K - 172 vs 171 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600K - 16 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

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

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

171

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.96/FPS

100%

Price, €

€164.99

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 164.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 19529 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

172

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.65/FPS

36%

Price, €

€455.01

36%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-9900KF processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 16 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 455.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 19529 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

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Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

98%

Multi-Core

6838

84%

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1691

100%

Multi-Core

8053

100%

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo

Intel Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i9-9900KF

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateJan 8th, 2019
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Comet LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
95 WTDP95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
41.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-10600K or Core i9-9900KF

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+

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