Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10600K and the cheaper Core i5-10400F have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Metro Exodus than Core i5-10400F - 146 vs 145 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400F
- Up to 22% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - $112.53 vs $143.72
- Up to 20% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i5-10600K - $0.78 vs $0.98 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
146
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
79%
Price, $
$143.72
78%
FPS Winner
Buy for $143.72 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280351 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
145
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.78/FPS
100%
Price, $
$112.53
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $112.53 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280351 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i5-10400F |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |