Core i5-10500

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-10500

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-10500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,406 Rank: 548
Rank Name Score Visual
544 Ryzen 7 1700 5,412
+0.1%
545 Core i5-6585R 5,411
+0.1%
546 Xeon Gold 6134 5,409
+0.1%
547 Pentium Gold G5600 5,406
+0%
548 Core i5-10500 5,406
549 Core i7-1165G7 5,406
+0%
550 Xeon E-2288G 5,405
+-0%
551 Ryzen 5 1600X 5,405
+-0%
552 Core i7-1068NG7 5,405
+-0%
553 Core i9-10885H 5,404
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-10500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,008 Rank: 639
Rank Name Score Visual
635 Xeon W3690 5,011
+0.1%
636 Xeon E5-2650 v2 5,011
+0.1%
637 Atom x5-Z8330 5,009
+0%
638 Xeon E-2136 5,008
+0%
639 Core i5-10500 5,008
640 Ryzen 3 3300X 5,004
-0.1%
641 Xeon E-2176M 5,000
-0.2%
642 Xeon E5-2666 v3 5,000
-0.2%
643 Core i5-1038NG7 4,999
-0.2%
644 Xeon E3-1280 v5 4,998
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-10500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,671 Rank: 445
Rank Name Score Visual
441 Ryzen 5 4600U 5,674
+0.1%
442 Core i5-7600T 5,673
+0%
443 Core i5-6585R 5,673
+0%
444 Xeon W-2135 5,672
+0%
445 Core i5-10500 5,671
446 Core i5-10400F 5,665
-0.1%
447 Xeon W-2140B 5,662
-0.2%
448 Xeon W-3275 5,661
-0.2%
449 Core i7-6700 5,661
-0.2%
450 Ryzen 5 4500 5,661
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-10500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,861 Rank: 475
Rank Name Score Visual
471 Core i7-8700 4,865
+0.1%
472 Core i7-6850K 4,865
+0.1%
473 Xeon E5-1650 v4 4,863
+0%
474 Ryzen 5 2600X 4,861
+0%
475 Core i5-10500 4,861
476 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,861
+0%
477 Xeon W-2133 4,860
+-0%
478 Xeon D-2141I 4,853
-0.2%
479 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 4,852
-0.2%
480 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,851
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-10500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,955 Rank: 451
Rank Name Score Visual
447 Xeon W-2135 4,960
+0.1%
448 Core i7-9700K 4,959
+0.1%
449 Ryzen 5 5500U 4,959
+0.1%
450 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,956
+0%
451 Core i5-10500 4,955
452 Core i7-9700KF 4,954
+-0%
453 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,952
-0.1%
454 Xeon E-2186G 4,949
-0.1%
455 Xeon E-2176G 4,948
-0.1%
456 Core i7-8700K 4,948
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-10500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,915 Rank: 453
Rank Name Score Visual
449 Core i7-6850K 4,921
+0.1%
450 Xeon E5-2695 v2 4,921
+0.1%
451 Core i5-8600K 4,920
+0.1%
452 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 4,919
+0.1%
453 Core i5-10500 4,915
454 Xeon E5-2690 v2 4,914
+-0%
455 Core i5-10400F 4,912
-0.1%
456 Xeon E5-2687W v2 4,908
-0.1%
457 Xeon Gold 5222 4,907
-0.2%
458 Ryzen 5 4600HS 4,907
-0.2%

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Core i5-10500 Details

For desktop users seeking a balance of performance and efficiency without the need for a discrete graphics card, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a compelling solution. Launched in April 2020, this processor is part of Intel's Comet Lake lineup and is built on a 14 nm process node. Despite being over four years old, it remains relevant for mainstream computing tasks due to its solid single-core performance and integrated graphics capabilities.

The Core i5-10500 features six cores and twelve threads, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, which allows it to handle multitasking and multi-threaded workloads more effectively. It operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz and can boost up to 4.6 GHz under optimal conditions. The processor includes a total of 11.444 MiB of L3 cache, with additional L1 and L2 caches of 0.061 MiB and 0.244 MiB, respectively. It is packaged in a BGA1200 socket and has a TDP of 65 W, making it suitable for standard desktop cooling solutions.

Integrated into the Core i5-10500 is the UHD Graphics 630, which supports up to three displays and provides adequate performance for basic gaming and multimedia tasks. The processor supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel interface, rated for speeds up to 2666 MT/s, and includes 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes directly from the CPU. It also supports a range of advanced instruction sets, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, ensuring compatibility with modern software and virtualization environments.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-10500 achieves an overall score of 5406, placing it at #547 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5671 ranks it at #445, indicating strong performance in applications that rely heavily on individual core speed. The multicore score of 5008 places it at #638, showing it holds its own in multi-threaded workloads. While it trails behind newer processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K, it remains competitive with mid-tier CPUs such as the Ryzen 5 4500 and Core i7-6700.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-10500 is best suited for general productivity, light content creation, and entry-level gaming. Its efficient power draw and integrated graphics make it ideal for budget builds or office workstations where discrete GPU performance is not required. While it may not match the latest high-end processors in raw power, it remains a reliable and cost-effective choice for everyday use.
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Intel Core i5-10500

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-10500
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1159
Package: FC-LGA1159
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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