Core i5-10600 vs Core i9-9880H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10600

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

104%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

104%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

103%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

103%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

103%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

102%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

102%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

101%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

101%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

101%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

101%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

100%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

61%

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Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

100%

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

100%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

100%

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Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

100%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

100%

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

99%

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Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

99%

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Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

98%

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MSRP: $479|Avg: $479

98%

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Ryzen 9 3900XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $390

98%

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Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

97%

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Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

96%

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Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

96%

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Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

95%

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Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

95%

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Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

95%

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Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

94%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9880H

#205

Core i9-9880H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-10600 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-10600	Core i9-9880H
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($159)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-10600	Core i9-9880H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($159)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-10600 Benchmark Check

Core i9-9880H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10600 and Core i9-9880H

Core i5-10600

The Core i5-10600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,573 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i9-9880H

The Core i9-9880H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,531 points. Launch price was $556.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-9880H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-9880H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-10600 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-9880H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-10600 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i9-9880H uses Coffee Lake-HR (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10600 scores 13,573 against the Core i9-9880H's 13,531 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-10600. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10600 vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-9880H.

Feature	Core i5-10600	Core i9-9880H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+43%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)
PassMark	13,573	13,531

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10600 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-9880H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.