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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Availability
MSRP in USD: $87

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.8GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Pentium G6950 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Pentium G6950 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 3766 days newer than the cheaper Pentium G6950.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K

Performs up to 10% better in Fortnite than Pentium G6950 - 231 vs 210 FPS
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G6950 - 20 vs 2 threads

Advantages of Intel Pentium G6950

Up to 91% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - $37.5 vs $430.0
Up to 90% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i9-10900K - $0.18 vs $1.86 per FPS
Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 73 vs 125 Watts

This is a free version of Fortnite.

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i9-10900K	vs	Intel Pentium G6950
Apr 30th, 2020	Release Date	Jan 7th, 2010
Core i9	Collection	Pentium
Comet Lake	Codename	Clarkdale
Intel Socket 1200	Socket	Intel Socket 1156
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
10	Cores	2
20	Threads	2
3.7 GHz	Base Clock Speed	2.8 GHz
5.3 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
125 W	TDP	73 W
14 nm	Process Size	32 nm
37.0x	Multiplier	21.0x
UHD Graphics 630	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
Yes	Overclockable	No

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Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K

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TOP 5 Games

League of Legends

Grand Theft Auto V

Dota 2

Valorant

Counter-Strike 2

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