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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 3 N350 vs Core i5-10600KF

The Core 3 N350 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-10600KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 35% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core 3 N350

189FPS

Core i5-10600KF

252FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 3 N350

200FPS

Core i5-10600KF

209FPS

Valorant2020

570FPS

623FPS

492FPS

580FPS

Rocket League2015

Core 3 N350

902FPS

Core i5-10600KF

942FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 3 N350

325FPS

Core i5-10600KF

330FPS

Dota 22013

Core 3 N350

181FPS

Core i5-10600KF

205FPS

Minecraft2011

Core 3 N350

598FPS

Core i5-10600KF

652FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core 3 N350

27%

Core i5-10600KF

36%

Core i5-10600KF ranks 9 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 3 N350

Core i5-10600KF

Core 3 N350 has 2 more cores.

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Core 3 N350

Core i5-10600KF

Core i5-10600KF has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 3 N350

6 MB

Core i5-10600KF

12 MB

Core i5-10600KF has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 3 N350

0.1 GHz

Core i5-10600KF

4.1 GHz

Core i5-10600KF has a 4000% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 3 N350

3.9 GHz

Core i5-10600KF

4.8 GHz

Core i5-10600KF boosts 23% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 3 N350

Core i5-10600KF

95W

Core 3 N350 draws 88W less power.

Pricehelp

Core 3 N350

Core i5-10600KF

$145.00

Core 3 N350Core i5-10600KF

Intel BGA 1264

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LGA1200

Twin Lake

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Comet Lake

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5), 4800 MHz (LPDDR5)

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 3 N350 or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-10600KF. It's 38% faster than the Core 3 N350 on average across 100+ games, scoring 36/100 vs 26/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-10600KF than Core 3 N350?expand_more

38% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 3 N350 or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-10600KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-10600KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 36/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 3 N350 and Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

Performance: Core 3 N350 scores 26/100, Core i5-10600KF scores 36/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 3 N350 or Core i5-10600KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 3 N350 or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-10600KF is the stronger pick at 36/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.