Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i9-10900K
36.4Single-core41.9
34.7Multi-core48.2
39.2Gaming54.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.9 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+15) and Multi-core (+14). Intel Core i5-10600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 11% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 42 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 35
- Stronger gaming score: 55 vs 39
- 77% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,300 vs 9,200
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 182 W | 250 W+37% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+11% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.3 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+67% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 1,730+11%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Top 64% | 10,400+60%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Top 68% | 1,340+9%Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Top 61% | 16,300+77%Top 30% |
| PassMark | 14,500Top 62% | 23,700+63%Top 40% |
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