Intel Core i5-10600 vs Intel Core i5-10600KF
42.9Single-core42.9
32.7Multi-core33.5
39.2Gamingspec-based39.2
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-106002 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10600 scores 37.4 against 37.7 for Intel Core i5-10600KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-10600KF edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600KF
- 24% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600 | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | — | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600 | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600 | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | None |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600 | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600 | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600 | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 13,528Bottom 25% | 14,108+4%Bottom 28% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,907Bottom 37% | 2,905Bottom 37% |
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