How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3/100 overall; Intel Core i7-8700K scores 36.4/100. Intel Core i5-10600K wins 5 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-8700K wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-10600K and the Intel Core i7-8700K?

Intel Core i5-10600K advantages: 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. Intel Core i7-8700K advantages: 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-10600K or Intel Core i7-8700K?

Intel Core i5-10600K launched cheaper at $262, versus $359 for the Intel Core i7-8700K.

Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-8700K

Intel

Intel Core i5-10600K

$262

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-8700K

$359

36.4Single-core37.3

34.7Multi-core34.7

39.2Gaming38.5

5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3 against 36.4 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

General comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
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

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
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	2 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
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

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
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

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-8700K
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-8700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-8700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,560	1,560
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,500	6,800+5%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,230	1,270+3%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,200	9,200
PassMark	14,500+4%	13,900

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