Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-9700
36.4Single-core38.7
34.6Multi-core32.3
39.2Gamingspec-based38.5
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3 against 35.8 for Intel Core i7-9700. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-10600K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- 37% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $323
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2019 |
| 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 | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+37% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+2% | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Bottom 31% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Bottom 24% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 29% | — |
| PassMark | 14,239+8%Bottom 28% | 13,172Bottom 25% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,910+6%Bottom 38% | 2,743Bottom 33% |
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