Intel Core i5-10600KF vs Intel Core i9-10900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10600KF and Intel Core i9-10900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10600KF is 59% slower and 167% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10900KF.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£98.88£264
CPU MARK1423922584
VALUE14486
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP125W125W
EFFICIENCY114181
CORES6 x 4.10 GHz10 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz5.30 GHz
THREADS29183119
DATEQ3/2020Q2/2020

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600KF

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

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 i5-10600KF better than Intel Core i9-10900KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10600KF offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900KF by 40%.


The Intel Core i5-10600KF is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 14239. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 114. The Intel Core i9-10900KF efficiency score is 181. So, the Intel Core i9-10900KF leads by 59%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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