Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-10600K and the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-10600K 6 core processor released in Q2/2020 with the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
Intel Core i 10000 (43) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) |
10 | Generation | 2 |
Comet Lake S | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i5-9600K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-11600K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-10600K is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.10 GHz (4.80 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 clocks with 3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-10600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
6 | Cores | 12 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.10 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-10600K, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-10600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 33.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-10600K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is 205 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-10600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 205 W |
182 W @ 56 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
95 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 76 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-10600K has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is at 33.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-10600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
LGA 1200 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
262 $ | Release price | 3900 $ |
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Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
Unknown | Unknown |