Intel Core i5-10500 vs Intel Core i5-10600K
39.7Single-core36.4
31.9Multi-core34.6
37.3Gamingspec-based39.2
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-105005 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10500 scores 35.6 against 36.3 for Intel Core i5-10600K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-10600K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10500
- Stronger single-core score: 40 vs 36
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 32% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
- 11% higher PassMark: 14,239 vs 12,885
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10500 | 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 i5-10500 | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz+32% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | — | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10500 | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10500 | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10500 | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10500 | Intel Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,560Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,500Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,230Bottom 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 9,200Bottom 29% |
| PassMark | 12,885Bottom 23% | 14,239+11%Bottom 28% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,779Bottom 34% | 2,910+5%Bottom 38% |
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