The Core i5-10600K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $68.99 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-10600K
- Up to 29% cheaper – $169.99 vs $238.98
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-9700K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, $
$169.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.82/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, $
$238.98
71%
Value, $/FPS
$1.14/FPS
72%
Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-9700K 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 i5-10600K vs Core i7-9700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-9700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $385.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
4.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
