Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i7-10700K
29Single-core39.9
24Multi-core42
23.8Gamingspec-based48
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-10700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+18) and single-core (+11). Intel Core i5-6600K 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 i5-6600K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- Stronger single-core score: 40 vs 29
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 24
- 300% higher threads: 16 vs 4
- 221% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,000 vs 4,050
- 205% higher PassMark: 19,500 vs 6,400
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 91 W+27% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 229 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 16+300% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+31% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB+167% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Bottom 19% | 1,670+28%Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Bottom 9% | 8,600+157%Bottom 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,110Bottom 17% | 1,300+17%Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 9% | 13,000+221%Bottom 49% |
| PassMark | 6,400Bottom 8% | 19,500+205%Bottom 34% |
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