Intel Core i5-10600K vs i9-9900K for Gaming?

Started by donpedro21 on June 21, 2024

I've been looking at the Intel Core i5-10600K and i9-9900K CPUs for gaming. Has anyone had experience with either of these? I'm trying to decide which one would be better for my setup.

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I wanted to chime in here. I've been using an i5-10600K for about 6 months now, and I can confirm that the Intel Core i5-10600K vs. Intel Core i9-9900K is pretty accurate in its assessment of the CPU's performance for gaming.

I recently got a Core i5-10600K, and it works great for me! The Intel Core i5-10600K vs. Intel Core i9-9900K provides an overview of both processors' performance.

That's awesome! Thanks for the link, @chefcella. I was particularly interested in gaming performance. What's your experience with that?

I've had a Core i9-9900K for a while now, and it delivers excellent gaming performance. The extra cores help a lot.

I wanted to chime in here. I've been using an i5-10600K for about 6 months now, and I can confirm that the Intel Core i5-10600K vs. Intel Core i9-9900K is pretty accurate in its assessment of the CPU's performance for gaming.

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Great to know! So, based on your experiences, would you recommend going with a Core i5-10600K or i9-9900K for gaming?

I think the i5-10600K is more than capable for gaming, but if you have the budget and don't mind spending a bit extra, the i9-9900K would offer better performance.

I'm on a tight budget, so I think I'll go with the Core i5-10600K. Thanks for all the input!