Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i5-10600K
33Single-core36.4
27.6Multi-core34.7
26.3Gamingspec-based39.2
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F11 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7) and single-core (+3). Intel Core i3-10100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- Stronger single-core score: 36 vs 33
- Stronger multi-core score: 35 vs 28
- 100% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
- 72% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 5,341
- 67% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 8,702
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.1 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | — | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495Bottom 29% | 1,560+4%Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069Bottom 23% | 6,500+28%Bottom 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132Bottom 21% | 1,230+9%Bottom 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341Bottom 16% | 9,200+72%Bottom 32% |
| PassMark | 8,702Bottom 12% | 14,500+67%Bottom 26% |
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