Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-6500
36.4Single-core25.6
34.7Multi-core22.9
39.2Gaming21.9
15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 23.5, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+17) and Multi-core (+12). Intel Core i5-6500 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 i5-10600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 36 vs 26
- Stronger Multi-core score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 22
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
- 163% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 3,500
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 182 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+28% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+33% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz+14% | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+32%Top 58% | 1,180Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500+113%Top 64% | 3,050Top 92% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Top 68% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200+163%Top 61% | 3,500Top 95% |
| PassMark | 14,500+159%Top 62% | 5,600Top 95% |
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