Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-8700
36.4Single-core35.3
34.6Multi-core33.1
39.2Gamingspec-based37.9
10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3 against 35 for Intel Core i7-8700. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-10600K edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 28% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 12% higher PassMark: 14,239 vs 12,734
- 11% higher PassMark (single thread): 2,910 vs 2,624
- 10% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 8,400
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| 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 i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+28% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+4% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+4%Bottom 34% | 1,500Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500+2%Bottom 32% | 6,400Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Bottom 24% | 1,230Bottom 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200+10%Bottom 28% | 8,400Bottom 24% |
| PassMark | 14,239+12%Bottom 28% | 12,734Bottom 23% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,910+11%Bottom 38% | 2,624Bottom 25% |
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