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

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10500 and Intel Core i9-10900F CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10500 is 52% slower and 3% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10900F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-10900F
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PRICE£210.95£216.72
CPU MARK1317220005
VALUE6292
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY203308
CORES6 x 3.10 GHz10 x 2.80 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS28053033
DATEQ2/2020Q3/2020

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 i9-10900F

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

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

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-10900F by 48%.


The Intel Core i5-10500 is less 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 i9-10900F efficiency score is 308. So, the Intel Core i9-10900F leads by 52%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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