Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i5-6600K
33Single-core29
27.6Multi-core24
26.3Gamingspec-based23.8
12 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-10100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 28.9 to 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+4) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i5-6600K 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
- Stronger single-core score: 33 vs 29
- Stronger multi-core score: 28 vs 24
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,069 vs 3,350
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8+100% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | — | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495+15%Bottom 29% | 1,300Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069+51%Bottom 23% | 3,350Bottom 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132+2%Bottom 21% | 1,110Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341+32%Bottom 16% | 4,050Bottom 10% |
| PassMark | 8,702+36%Bottom 12% | 6,400Bottom 8% |
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