Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core i9-10900KF
41.9Single-core48.3
47.6Multi-core43.6
54.6Gamingspec-based54.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-10900K scores 47.6 against 47.7 for Intel Core i9-10900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-10900KF edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Stronger multi-core score: 48 vs 44
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900KF
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 42
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCLGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 250 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Performance cores | 10 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,730Bottom 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,400Top 48% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,340Bottom 35% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,300Top 42% | — |
| PassMark | 22,218Top 49% | 22,129Top 50% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,107Bottom 44% | 3,119Bottom 44% |
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