The Core i9-10900K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-10900F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $190.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-10900F
- Up to 39% cheaper – $299.99 vs $489.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-10900F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
$489.99
61%
Value, $/FPS
$2.52/FPS
62%
Core i9-10900F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
99%
Min 1% FPS
127
99%
Price, $
$299.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.56/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-10900F 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 i9-10900F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-10900F 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 i9-10900F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | $464.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 10 | Cores | 10 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
