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Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-9700K

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-10600K

  • Blender render score 133 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz
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BPart B

Intel

Core i7-9700K

  • Blender render score 134 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i7-9700K is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-10600K133

Median of 2 submissions

BIntel Core i7-9700K134

Median of 9 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

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B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A36%Fair
B41%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-9700K · Cores: 8 vs 6

Office Work

A56%Good
B64%Good

Better pick: Core i7-9700K · TDP / base power: 95 W vs 125 W

Daily Use

A49%Fair
B55%Good

Better pick: Core i7-9700K · TDP / base power: 95 W vs 125 W

Content Creation

A31%Basic
B29%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-9700K comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-10600K

43/100

BIntel Core i7-9700K

47/100

AIntel Core i5-10600K

Advantages

  • Threads 12 vs 8 (50% higher)
  • Base clock 4.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz (14% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 95 W (32% higher)
  • Cores 6 vs 8 (25% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz vs 4.9 GHz (2% lower)
  • Blender render score 133 samples/min vs 134 samples/min (1% lower)

BIntel Core i7-9700K

Advantages

  • Cores 8 vs 6 (33% higher)
  • TDP / base power 95 W vs 125 W (24% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz vs 4.8 GHz (2% higher)
  • Blender render score 134 samples/min vs 133 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Threads 8 vs 12 (33% lower)
  • Base clock 3.6 GHz vs 4.1 GHz (12% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-10600KBIntel Core i7-9700K
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.133 samples/min134 samples/min Better +1%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.29
Cores & clocks
Cores68 Better +33%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads12 Better +50%8
Base clock4.1 GHz Better +14%3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.8 GHz4.9 GHz Better +2%
Memory & cache
L3 cache12 MB12 MB
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power125 W95 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureComet LakeCoffee Lake Refresh
SocketLGA1200LGA1151
Manufacturing process14 nm14 nm
Release year20202018
Launch price$262$374

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Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-9700K at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-10600K and the Intel Core i7-9700K using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-9700K posts a median render score of 134 against 133 for Intel Core i5-10600K, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 9 and 2 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-10600K: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.8 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $262. Intel Core i7-9700K: 8 cores, 8 threads, 4.9 GHz max boost clock, 95 W tdp / base power, released in 2018, launched at $374.

Our overall scores are 43 for Core i5-10600K and 47 for Core i7-9700K out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i7-9700K; for office work: Core i7-9700K; for daily use: Core i7-9700K; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-9700K FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-10600K or the Core i7-9700K?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-9700K posts a median render score of 134 against 133 for Intel Core i5-10600K, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 9 and 2 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-10600K or the Core i7-9700K?

The Intel Core i5-10600K is rated at 125 W and the Intel Core i7-9700K at 95 W, so the Core i7-9700K draws 32% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-10600K and the Core i7-9700K cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-10600K launched at $262 and the Intel Core i7-9700K at $374. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-10600K or the Core i7-9700K better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i7-9700K (36 vs 41 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.