Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-8700K
34.7Single-core36.8
34.8Multi-core34.4
39.2Gamingspec-based38.5
6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10600K scores 35.9 against 36.2 for Intel Core i7-8700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-8700K edges ahead in 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
- 11% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+11% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+2% | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 1.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Bottom 23% | 1,270+3%Bottom 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 27% | 9,200Bottom 27% |
| PassMark | 14,239+5%Bottom 29% | 13,555Bottom 26% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,910+7%Bottom 39% | 2,713Bottom 31% |
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