The Core i7-9800X is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-10600, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $130.50 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-9800X
- Up to 45% cheaper – $158.50 vs $289.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-10600
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-9800X vs Core i5-10600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
205
98%
Min 1% FPS
142
98%
Price, $
$158.5
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.77/FPS
100%
Core i5-10600
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$289
54%
Value, $/FPS
$1.38/FPS
56%
Core i7-9800X 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 i7-9800X vs Core i5-10600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9800X vs Core i5-10600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-10600
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
