Yes, a 10900K would likely work for this build.
Yes, a 10900K would likely work for this build.
A friend presented a solid offer: 10900K for €200. I’m thinking about improving my cooler, which could be a good move if this works out. The GPU is still a limiting factor, but I plan to upgrade when prices drop. My current setup includes an ASRock B460M Pro4 i5-10400F with stock cooler (upgraded if this CPU fits), Sapphire Pulse RX 5500 XT 4GB/16GB DDR4 at 3200MHz, HyperX Fury RGB Antec DP301M 600W with two exhausts, and a Be Quiet! PSU.
Reviewing this information suggests you likely won't be able to handle a 10900k under stress, especially on that particular motherboard. Even better performance would require a replacement cooler—though the built-in one might suffice temporarily.
The Intel TDP value is determined without turbo boost active. This figure is precise yet entirely out of context. The 10900K lists a 125W TDP. https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...0-ghz.html That’s accurate. They can exceed 300W. An AIO is strongly advised to achieve optimal performance from a 10900K. The power draw for 10 cores using 14nm tech is quite high. Perhaps that’s why Intel is restricting the latest Rocket Lake refresh to 8 cores.