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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-10900F vs Core i5-4440S

The Core i9-10900F is much faster than the Core i5-4440S on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 56% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 9 months newer
Available for $464

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i9-10900F

591FPS

Core i5-4440S

468FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i9-10900F

261FPS

Core i5-4440S

174FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-10900F

210FPS

Core i5-4440S

197FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-10900F

661FPS

Core i5-4440S

589FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-10900F

330FPS

Core i5-4440S

324FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-10900F

530FPS

Core i5-4440S

516FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i9-10900F

948FPS

Core i5-4440S

895FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-10900F

631FPS

Core i5-4440S

560FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i9-10900F

38%

Core i5-4440S

17%

Core i9-10900F ranks 21 points higher.

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Core i9-10900F

Core i5-4440S

Core i9-10900F has 6 more cores.

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Core i9-10900F

Core i5-4440S

Core i9-10900F has 16 more threads.

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Core i9-10900F

20 MB

Core i5-4440S

6 MB

Core i9-10900F has 14 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i9-10900F

2.8 GHz

Core i5-4440S

2.8 GHz

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Core i9-10900F

5.2 GHz

Core i5-4440S

3.3 GHz

Core i9-10900F boosts 58% higher.

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Core i9-10900F

65W

Core i5-4440S

65W

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Core i9-10900F

Core i5-4440S

$49.06

Core i9-10900FCore i5-4440S

LGA1200

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LGA1150

Comet Lake

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10900F or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core i9-10900F. It's 124% faster than the Core i5-4440S on average across 100+ games, scoring 38/100 vs 17/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-10900F than Core i5-4440S?expand_more

124% 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 i9-10900F or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core i9-10900F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-10900F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 38/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-10900F and Core i5-4440S?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-10900F scores 38/100, Core i5-4440S scores 17/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-10900F or Core i5-4440S 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 i9-10900F or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core i9-10900F is the stronger pick at 38/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.