Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i5-8600K
33Single-core34.5
27.6Multi-core30
26.3Gamingspec-based29.1
6 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-8600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 31.1 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+2) and single-core (+2). 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
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher L3 cache: 9 MB vs 6 MB
- 27% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 6,800 vs 5,341
- 22% higher PassMark: 10,600 vs 8,702
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8+33% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | — | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 9 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495+1%Bottom 29% | 1,480Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069Bottom 23% | 5,400+7%Bottom 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132Bottom 21% | 1,210+7%Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341Bottom 16% | 6,800+27%Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 8,702Bottom 12% | 10,600+22%Bottom 16% |
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