Intel Core i9-10850K
The current Intel Core i9-10850K price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
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Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt CAD 443 the Intel Core i9-10850K is priced in line with its CAD 443 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
Intel Core i9-10850K: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
1 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-10850K | Newegg | New | CAD 443 | 31 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| Intel Core i9-10850KMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#120 of 232 graded processors
- #117 IntelIntel Core i9-10900K 13
- #118 IntelIntel Core i9-10900KF 13
- #119 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 13
- #120 IntelIntel Core i9-10850K 13
- #121 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600X 13
- #122 IntelIntel Core i9-9900X 13
- #123 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600 13
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#128 of 232 currently priced processors
- #125 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G6400 32
- #126 IntelIntel Core i7-9700KF 32
- #127 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 32
- #128 IntelIntel Core i9-10850K 31
- #129 IntelIntel Core i9-11900K 31
- #130 IntelIntel Core i9-9900KF 31
- #131 IntelIntel Core i7-10700F 31
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#127 of 232 graded processors
- #124 IntelIntel Core i9-10900KF 58
- #125 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 3700X 58
- #126 IntelIntel Core i5-14400 58
- #127 IntelIntel Core i9-10850K 58
- #128 IntelIntel Core i9-10900 58
- #129 IntelIntel Core i9-10900F 57
- #130 IntelIntel Core i9-10920X 57
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#132 of 232 currently priced processors
- #129 IntelIntel Core i7-10700 32
- #130 IntelIntel Core i7-10700F 31
- #131 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G6400 31
- #132 IntelIntel Core i9-10850K 31
- #133 IntelIntel Celeron G5900 31
- #134 IntelIntel Core i9-10900KF 31
- #135 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 30
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#120 of 232 graded processors
- #117 IntelIntel Core i9-10900K 13
- #118 IntelIntel Core i9-10900KF 13
- #119 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 13
- #120 IntelIntel Core i9-10850K 13
- #121 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600X 13
- #122 IntelIntel Core i9-9900X 13
- #123 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600 13
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#116 of 232 currently priced processors
- #113 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600X 7
- #114 IntelIntel Core i7-11700 7
- #115 IntelIntel Core i9-10900KF 7
- #116 IntelIntel Core i9-10850K 7
- #117 IntelIntel Core i5-12500 6
- #118 IntelIntel Core i5-12400 6
- #119 IntelIntel Core i9-10920X 6
Performance Performance per Watt
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#146 of 232 graded processors
- #143 IntelIntel Xeon E 2286G 18
- #144 IntelIntel Core i9-9940X 18
- #145 IntelIntel Xeon E5-2699 v4 18
- #146 IntelIntel Core i9-10850K 18
- #147 IntelIntel Core i7-8700K 18
- #148 IntelIntel Core i5-10500 18
- #149 IntelIntel Core i9-10940X 17
Value Performance per Watt
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#139 of 232 currently priced processors
- #136 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G6400 17
- #137 IntelIntel Core i3-10100F 17
- #138 IntelIntel Core i7-9700F 16
- #139 IntelIntel Core i9-10850K 16
- #140 IntelIntel Core i7-9700 16
- #141 IntelIntel Core i9-10900KF 16
- #142 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 3700X 15
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value31 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 84 +214% capability · +8% price | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 100 +120% capability · -32% price |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeB Value31 | Higher capability Ryzen 7 7800X3D S 72 +48% capability · +9% price | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus A 87 +26% capability · -32% price |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeC Value7 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus S 55 +214% capability · +8% price | |
| Performance per WattScenario capability | GradeF Value16 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 7 9700X S 100 +337% capability · -14% price | |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value with Balanced priorities — the calculation only gets there near CAD 114, against a cheapest tracked CAD 443
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds Relative Value 100 against its 31 with Balanced priorities, at CAD 300
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades only F there
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Gaming per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds Relative Value 87 against its 31 for Gaming, at CAD 300
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades only F there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Productivity is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades C for Productivity, but B for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useit grades C there; Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus grades S at CAD 480
- You want strong value for Productivity specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Productivity per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Performance per Watt is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades F for Performance per Watt, but B for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades F there; AMD Ryzen 7 9700X grades S at CAD 380
- You want strong value for Performance per Watt specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Performance per Watt per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 7 9700X holds Relative Value 100 against its 16 for Performance per Watt, at CAD 380
Models that suit Performance per Watt better, at this budget
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the Intel Core i9-10850K
Chosen for Balanced
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Chosen for Productivity
Chosen for Performance per Watt
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Core / Performance
- Cores
- 10
- Threads
- 20
- Performance cores
- 10
- Efficiency cores
- 0
- Base clock
- 3600 MHz
- Boost clock
- 5200 MHz
Power / Interface
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Core / Performance
- L2 cache
- 2 MB
- L3 cache
- 20 MB
- Unlocked multiplier
- Yes
Warranty & release
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Release year
- 2020
- Manufacturer part number
- CM8070104608302
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-24–2026-10-29
What to check in your build
LGA 1200 required
Your motherboard must use socket LGA 1200. A different socket does not fit — this is a physical constraint, not a preference.
Board BIOS must list this model
A matching socket is necessary but not sufficient — check the vendor CPU support list.
DDR4 memory
This processor takes DDR4. Memory of another generation does not fit the slots, even on a board with the right socket.
Cooler rated for 225 W or more
No cooler is included. Your cooler must be rated for at least 225 W on socket LGA 1200.
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Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
Intel Core i9-10850K offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #120 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 616. Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Intel Core i9-10850K offers B-grade capability for Gaming. It ranks #127 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 616. Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Intel Core i9-10850K offers C-grade capability for Productivity. It ranks #120 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 616. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
Intel Core i9-10850K offers F-grade capability for Performance per Watt. It ranks #146 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 616. The F grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-10-24–2026-10-29 · formula cpu-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-29 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.