Intel Core i5-10600K

Intel Core i5-10600K
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core I5-10600K is a 10th generation of the Intel Core i5 processors a hexagon processor. For the first time, the Core i5 processors with the 10th generation support the hyper-threading technology, which makes in a performance increase of about 30 percent comparable to the 9th generation of the Intel Core i5 processors. The distance to the Intel Core i7 processors is still ensured by increasing the number of core numbers of Intel Core i7 and i9 processors.

Its 6 cores clocks the Intel Core i5-10600K with 4.1 GHz in the base. When utilizing all cores, the CPU can increase the clock frequency in turbo mode up to 4.5 GHz. At load on a core up to 4.8 GHz are possible.

As an internal graphics card (IGPU), the processor has an Intel UHD Graphics 630, which is sufficient for simple games. Sophisticated games should be better played with a dedicated graphics card. Here, u.a. the GeForce RTX 2060, GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 2080.

The Intel Core i5-10600K is, like all Intel processors, which have a "k" in the identifier. That is, it has a free multiplier. The desired clock frequency of the processor can be easily set via the BIOS of the mainboard. For high clock frequencies, a better cooling is required.

The Intel Core i5-10600K is part of the group of Comet Lake S processors, which are still manufactured in 14 Nm structural width. However, Intels 14 Nm manufacturing processes are a multi-optimized procedure.

For the Intel Core i5-10600K, as for all Core I processors, the 10th generation of the new mainboard socket LGA 1200 is necessary. This ensures a better and more stable power supply of the processor. The Intel Core i5-10600K has 12 MB Level 3 cache and was presented in the first quarter of Intel. The delivery takes place from the 2nd quarter 2020.
  • Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • Solid performance for everyday tasks and light gaming

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 241 / 474
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 250 / 454
In segment Desktop
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core

Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C / 6T · 4.60 GHz
73 pts
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C / 6T · 4.60 GHz
73 pts
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
72 pts
Intel Core i7-5775R
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
71 pts
Intel Core i9-10920X
12C / 24T · 4.80 GHz
70 pts
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core

Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
4C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
510 pts
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C / 16T · 3.50 GHz
498 pts
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
488 pts
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
482 pts
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
8C / 16T · 3.70 GHz
481 pts
Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-11400
6C / 12T · 4.40 GHz
1,402 pts
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
1,396 pts
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
1,391 pts
Intel Core i9-10900K
10C / 20T · 5.30 GHz
1,382 pts
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C / 20T · 5.30 GHz
1,382 pts
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Microsoft XBox Series X
8C / 16T · 3.66 GHz
10,650 pts
Sony Playstation 5 Pro
8C / 16T · 3.85 GHz
10,588 pts
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
10,489 pts
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
10,326 pts
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
10,326 pts
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon Platinum 8358
32C / 64T · 3.40 GHz
1,583
Intel Core i3-10325
4C / 8T · 4.70 GHz
1,582
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
1,581
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.80 GHz
1,573
Intel Core i7-9700
8C / 8T · 4.70 GHz
1,570
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-9700
8C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
7,202
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
7,202
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
7,169
Intel Xeon E-2286G
6C / 6T · 4.40 GHz
7,088
Intel Core i3-12300T
4C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
7,086
Cinebench R20 Single-Core

Cinebench R20 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i9-10910
10C / 20T · 5.00 GHz
503 cb
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C / 24T · 4.60 GHz
502 cb
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
501 cb
AMD Ryzen 7 4700G
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
500 cb
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
500 cb
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C / 4T · 4.60 GHz
1,260
Intel Xeon Gold 6338N
32C / 64T · 3.50 GHz
1,255
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
1,254
Intel Core i5-11400T
6C / 12T · 3.70 GHz
1,252
AMD Ryzen 7 4700G
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
1,252
Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-9700
8C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
3,644 cb
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
3,644 cb
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
3,629 cb
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
6C / 12T · 4.15 GHz
3,616 cb
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
3,587 cb
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E-2276G
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
6,912
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
6,909
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
6,877
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C / 8T · 4.10 GHz
6,835
Intel Core i3-13100
4C / 8T · 4.10 GHz
6,835
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

AMD A8-3800
AMD A8-3800 104 %
AMD Radeon HD 6550D
480
AMD A8-3820
AMD A8-3820 104 %
AMD Radeon HD 6550D
480
Intel Core i5-10600K
Intel UHD Graphics 630
461
Intel Core i5-11400T
Intel UHD Graphics 730
461
Intel Xeon E3-1225 v5
Intel HD Graphics P530
461
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C / 128T · 3.20 GHz
28.9 s
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C / 64T · 3.80 GHz
44.5 s
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
228.0 s
Intel Core i7-9700
8C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
228.8 s
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
6C / 12T · 4.15 GHz
230.0 s
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
542
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C / 6T · 4.60 GHz
539
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
536
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C / 16T · 4.80 GHz
531
AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
8C / 16T · 4.70 GHz
527
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C / 16T · 3.20 GHz
4,092
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
4,083
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.10 GHz
4,049
Intel Core i7-10700T
8C / 16T · 2.00 GHz
4,014
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C / 12T · 4.10 GHz
4,002
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-11400
6C / 12T · 4.40 GHz
216 cb
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C / 12T · 4.40 GHz
216 cb
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
215 cb
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C / 24T · 4.60 GHz
214 cb
Intel Core i7-10700
8C / 16T · 4.80 GHz
214 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2
15C / 30T · 3.40 GHz
1,630 cb
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
1,617 cb
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
1,615 cb
Intel Core i5-11400
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
1,598 cb
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
1,598 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i5 (336)
CPU groupIntel Core i 10000 (43)
ArchitectureComet Lake S
Technology14 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1200
Generation10
PredecessorIntel Core i5-9600K
Q4/2018
SuccessorIntel Core i5-11600K
Q1/2021

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads6 / 12
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 6x
Frequency: 4.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (6 Cores): 4.50 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache12.00 MB
OverclockingYes

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel UHD Graphics 630
GPU frequency0.35 - 1.20 GHz
CUs / Shader24 / 192
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory64 GB
Technology14 nm
Release dateQ4/2017

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2666
42.7 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory128 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP125 W
TDP (PL2)182 W / 56 s
TDP up
TDP down95 W
T. junction max.100 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ2/2020
Release price262 $
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