Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core i9-10900KF

Intel Core i9-10900KF currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i9-10900KF is 7.3% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i9-10900KF is 7.9% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i9-10900KF currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i9-10900KF is about 4.3% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i9-10900KIntel Core i9-10900KF
Current used price$280.48$259.99
Current new price$391.99$299.97
Relative gaming performance5252
Gaming performance per dollar0.1850.199
Cinebench R23 multi15,32115,983
Cinebench R23 single1,4751,475
Cores / threads10 / 2010 / 20
Socket--
TDP125 W125 W
Release year20202020
Qualified sales115
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