Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10600K is 3353 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 21% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-990X - 111 vs 92 FPS
- Up to 19% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $143.72 vs $178.02
- Up to 34% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-990X - $1.29 vs $1.94 per FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
111
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.29/FPS
100%
Price, $
$143.72
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |