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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-10920X vs Core i5-10600KF

The Core i9-10920X is same performance as the Core i5-10600KF on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $704.95 more expensive!

  • Is 6 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Core i9-10920X has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-10920X has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-10920X has 7.25 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-10600KF has a 17% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Core i5-10600KF draws 70W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-10600KF is $704.95 cheaper.

LGA2066
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LGA1200
Cascade Lake-X
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Comet Lake
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR4
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2666 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10920X or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-10920X or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-10920X and Core i5-10600KF?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-10920X scores 36/100, Core i5-10600KF scores 36/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-10920X or Core i5-10600KF 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 i9-10920X or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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