Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-7500
36.4Single-core27.9
34.7Multi-core23.8
39.2Gamingspec-based23.1
15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11) and single-core (+9). Intel Core i5-7500 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 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 35 vs 24
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
- 142% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 6,000
- 133% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 3,950
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500
- 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 i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2017 |
| 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 i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+21% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+26% | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+21%Bottom 33% | 1,290Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500+91%Bottom 31% | 3,400Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230+15%Bottom 25% | 1,070Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200+133%Bottom 32% | 3,950Bottom 9% |
| PassMark | 14,500+142%Bottom 26% | 6,000Bottom 6% |
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