Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i5-10600K
28.6Single-core36.4
32.5Multi-core34.7
36Gamingspec-based39.2
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 32.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+2). Intel Core i5-10400F 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 i5-10400F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $173 vs $262
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- Stronger single-core score: 36 vs 29
- 41% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- 20% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 12,094
- 12% higher Boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 8,219
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | 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 | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.1 GHz+41% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,560Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,500Bottom 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,114Bottom 19% | 1,230+10%Bottom 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,219Bottom 27% | 9,200+12%Bottom 32% |
| PassMark | 12,094Bottom 19% | 14,500+20%Bottom 26% |
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