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Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-5930K

Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-5930K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $143.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17257 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-5930K

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Intel Core i7-5930K Processor 3.5GHz 0GT/s 15MB LGA 2011-v3 CPU Only, BX80648I75930K

Buy for $549.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17257 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $143.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17257 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-5930K

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Intel Core i7-5930K Processor 3.5GHz 0GT/s 15MB LGA 2011-v3 CPU Only, BX80648I75930K

Buy for $549.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17257 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-5930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10600K is 2068 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-5930K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Performs up to 4% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-5930K - 499 vs 478 FPS
  • Up to 74% cheaper than Core i7-5930K - $143.7 vs $549.95
  • Up to 75% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i7-5930K - $0.29 vs $1.15 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-5930K - 95 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5930K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of DOOM Eternal.
DOOM Eternal

DOOM Eternal

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

499

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.29/FPS

100%

Price, $

$143.7

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $143.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17257 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Core i7-5930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


FPS

478

95%

Value, $/FPS

$1.15/FPS

25%

Price, $

$549.95

26%

Intel Core i7-5930K Processor 3.5GHz 0GT/s 15MB LGA 2011-v3 CPU Only, BX80648I75930K

Buy for $549.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17257 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Core i7-5930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

100%

Multi-Core

6838

100%

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Core i7-5930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1156

69%

Multi-Core

5480

80%

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo

Intel Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i7-5930K Logo

Intel Core i7-5930K

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateSep 1st, 2014
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameHaswell E
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
95 W
TDP140 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
41.0x
Multiplier35.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-10600K or Core i7-5930K

DOOM Eternal, 1920 x 1080, Nightmare

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