Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i9-9900K
36.4Single-core40.4
34.7Multi-core41.2
39.2Gaming47.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-9900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.5 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+8) and Multi-core (+7). 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
- 53% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 119 W
- 14% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 40 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 41 vs 35
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 39
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,800 vs 6,500
- 35% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 9,200
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | 182 W+53% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+14% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 1,720+10%Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Top 64% | 8,800+35%Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Top 68% | 1,280+4%Top 62% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Top 61% | 12,400+35%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 14,500Top 62% | 18,600+28%Top 53% |
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