How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3/100 overall; Intel Core i5-8600K scores 31.1/100. Intel Core i5-10600K wins 11 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-8600K wins 1.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-10600K and the Intel Core i5-8600K?

Intel Core i5-10600K advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 35 vs 30; 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6; 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB; 37% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 10,600; 35% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 6,800. Intel Core i5-8600K advantages: 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-10600K or Intel Core i5-8600K?

Intel Core i5-8600K launched cheaper at $257, versus $262 for the Intel Core i5-10600K.

Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-8600K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-10600K

$262

Intel

Intel Core i5-8600K

$257

36.4Single-core34.5

34.7Multi-core30

39.2Gamingspec-based29.1

11 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5) and single-core (+2). Intel Core i5-8600K 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 multi-core score: 35 vs 30
100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
37% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 10,600
35% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 6,800

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K

24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i5-8600K
Announced	2020	2017
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1151-v2
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Base TDP	125 W	95 W+24%
Max turbo power	182 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	Yes
Cooler included	No	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i5-8600K
Cores	6	6
Performance cores	6	6
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12+100%	6
Base clock	4.1 GHz+14%	3.6 GHz
Boost clock	4.8 GHz+12%	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB+33%	9 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i5-8600K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,200 MHz	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i5-8600K
Memory support	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2666
Max memory	128 GB+100%	64 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i5-8600K
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i5-8600K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,560+5%Bottom 33%	1,480Bottom 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,500+20%Bottom 31%	5,400Bottom 26%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,230+2%Bottom 25%	1,210Bottom 25%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,200+35%Bottom 32%	6,800Bottom 22%
PassMark	14,500+37%Bottom 26%	10,600Bottom 16%

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