Intel Core i5-10500 vs Intel Core i9-10900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10500 and Intel Core i9-10900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10500 is 71% slower and 25% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10900KF.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£210.95£264
CPU MARK1317222584
VALUE6286
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY203181
CORES6 x 3.10 GHz10 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz5.30 GHz
THREADS28053119
DATEQ2/2020Q2/2020

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

Is Intel Core i5-10500 better than Intel Core i9-10900KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-10900KF by 39%.


The Intel Core i5-10500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 13172. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 203. The Intel Core i9-10900KF efficiency score is 181. So, the Intel Core i5-10500 leads by 11%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.