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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon 6985P-C vs Core i5-10600KF

The Xeon 6985P-C is quite a bit 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 31% faster on average across 100+ games
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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

Xeon 6985P-C

332FPS

Core i5-10600KF

252FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon 6985P-C

737FPS

Core i5-10600KF

652FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

218FPS

209FPS

669FPS

580FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon 6985P-C

703FPS

Core i5-10600KF

623FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon 6985P-C

248FPS

Core i5-10600KF

205FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon 6985P-C

332FPS

Core i5-10600KF

330FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon 6985P-C

Core i5-10600KF

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon 6985P-C

78%

Core i5-10600KF

36%

Xeon 6985P-C ranks 42 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon 6985P-C

Core i5-10600KF

Xeon 6985P-C has 90 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon 6985P-C

192

Core i5-10600KF

Xeon 6985P-C has 180 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon 6985P-C

480 MB

Core i5-10600KF

12 MB

Xeon 6985P-C has 468 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon 6985P-C

2 GHz

Core i5-10600KF

4.1 GHz

Core i5-10600KF has a 105% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon 6985P-C

4.2 GHz

Core i5-10600KF

4.8 GHz

Core i5-10600KF boosts 14% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon 6985P-C

550W

Core i5-10600KF

95W

Core i5-10600KF draws 455W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon 6985P-C

Core i5-10600KF

$145.00

Xeon 6985P-CCore i5-10600KF

LGA7529

Sockethelp

LGA1200

Granite Rapids

Codenamehelp

Comet Lake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon 6985P-C or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Xeon 6985P-C. It's 117% faster than the Core i5-10600KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 78/100 vs 36/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon 6985P-C than Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

117% 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, Xeon 6985P-C or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Xeon 6985P-C is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon 6985P-C worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 78/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon 6985P-C and Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

Performance: Xeon 6985P-C scores 78/100, 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 Xeon 6985P-C 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 Xeon 6985P-C or Core i5-10600KF?expand_more

The Xeon 6985P-C is the stronger pick at 78/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.