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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-13980HX vs Core i5-10600KF

The Core i9-13980HX is much faster than the Core i5-10600KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 52% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 9 months newer
Available for $668

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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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League of Legends2009

Core i9-13980HX

392FPS

Core i5-10600KF

252FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-13980HX

806FPS

Core i5-10600KF

652FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

223FPS

209FPS

728FPS

580FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-13980HX

288FPS

Core i5-10600KF

205FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-13980HX

769FPS

Core i5-10600KF

623FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-13980HX

326FPS

Core i5-10600KF

330FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-13980HX

567FPS

Core i5-10600KF

528FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i9-13980HX

72%

Core i5-10600KF

36%

Core i9-13980HX ranks 36 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-13980HX

Core i5-10600KF

Core i9-13980HX has 18 more cores.

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Core i9-13980HX

Core i5-10600KF

Core i9-13980HX has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-13980HX

36 MB

Core i5-10600KF

12 MB

Core i9-13980HX has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-13980HX

2.2 GHz

Core i5-10600KF

4.1 GHz

Core i5-10600KF has a 86% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-13980HX

5.6 GHz

Core i5-10600KF

4.8 GHz

Core i9-13980HX boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-13980HX

55W

Core i5-10600KF

95W

Core i9-13980HX draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-13980HX

Core i5-10600KF

$145.00

Core i9-13980HXCore i5-10600KF

Intel BGA 1964

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LGA1200

Raptor Lake-HX

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Comet Lake

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-13980HX or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Core i9-13980HX. It's 100% faster than the Core i5-10600KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 36/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-13980HX than Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

100% 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 i9-13980HX or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Core i9-13980HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-13980HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-13980HX and Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-13980HX scores 72/100, 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 i9-13980HX 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 i9-13980HX or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Core i9-13980HX is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.