The Core i9-7920X is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-10600K, however, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $49.25 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-7920X
- Up to 25% cheaper – $145.00 vs $194.25
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-10600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7920X vs Core i5-10600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Average FPS
185
96%
Min 1% FPS
123
97%
Price, $
$145
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.78/FPS
100%
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, $
$194.25
74%
Value, $/FPS
$1.01/FPS
77%
Core i9-7920X vs Core i5-10600K 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 i9-7920X vs Core i5-10600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7920X vs Core i5-10600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
73%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7920X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $1,199.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
