The Core i5-10600K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-7920X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $64.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-7920X
- Up to 31% cheaper – $145.00 vs $209.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 12 threads
Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-7920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, $
$209.99
69%
Value, $/FPS
$0.99/FPS
71%
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Average FPS
205
97%
Min 1% FPS
142
97%
Price, $
$145
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
100%
Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-7920X 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 i9-7920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-7920X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
73%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 10th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1,199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Skylake-X |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 12 |
| 12 | Threads | 24 |
4.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16.5 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
