Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-6600K
36.4Single-core29
34.7Multi-core24
39.2Gamingspec-based23.8
14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11) and single-core (+7). Intel Core i5-6600K 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 29
- Stronger multi-core score: 35 vs 24
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
- 127% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 4,050
- 127% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 6,400
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 91 W+27% |
| Max turbo power | 182 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+17% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+23% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+20%Bottom 33% | 1,300Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500+94%Bottom 31% | 3,350Bottom 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230+11%Bottom 25% | 1,110Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200+127%Bottom 32% | 4,050Bottom 9% |
| PassMark | 14,500+127%Bottom 26% | 6,400Bottom 8% |
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