The Core i9-10900K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600KF, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $299.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 6 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- Up to 70% cheaper – $130.00 vs $429.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900K vs Core i5-9600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, $
$429
30%
Value, $/FPS
$2.01/FPS
31%
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
209
98%
Min 1% FPS
145
99%
Price, $
$130
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.62/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K vs Core i5-9600KF 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 i9-10900K vs Core i5-9600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i5-9600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
9 MB
45%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
