Core i5-10600K

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-10600K

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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 i5-10600K based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,580 Rank: 431
Rank Name Score Visual
427 Core i7-10700T 5,587
+0.1%
428 Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U 5,583
+0.1%
429 Core i3-7101E 5,581
+0%
430 Xeon Gold 6140 5,580
+0%
431 Core i5-10600K 5,580
432 Core i7-7800X 5,579
+-0%
433 Core i5-8600 5,579
+-0%
434 Xeon W-2140B 5,578
+-0%
435 Ryzen 3 3300X 5,572
-0.1%
436 Xeon E5-2643 v4 5,569
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-10600K based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,236 Rank: 500
Rank Name Score Visual
496 Intel Core i7-4770R 5,243
+0.1%
497 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,243
+0.1%
498 Core i7-3960X 5,241
+0.1%
499 Xeon D-1540 5,236
+0%
500 Core i5-10600K 5,236
501 Xeon D-1587 5,227
-0.2%
502 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,221
-0.3%
503 Core i5-9600K 5,218
-0.3%
504 Xeon W-2135 5,216
-0.4%
505 Xeon Silver 4116 5,214
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-10600K based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,809 Rank: 352
Rank Name Score Visual
348 Xeon E3-1270 v6 5,819
+0.2%
349 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5,816
+0.1%
350 Core i7-5950HQ 5,814
+0.1%
351 Ryzen 3 3100 5,811
+0%
352 Core i5-10600K 5,809
353 Ryzen 7 4800HS 5,809
+0%
354 Core i7-1185GRE 5,807
+-0%
355 Xeon W-3265 5,805
-0.1%
356 Ryzen 5 2600X 5,805
-0.1%
357 Ryzen 3 5300G 5,805
-0.1%

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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 i5-10600K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,912 Rank: 435
Rank Name Score Visual
431 Core i7-10700T 4,914
+0%
432 Xeon E-2276G 4,913
+0%
433 Xeon Silver 4215 4,912
+0%
434 EPYC 7251 4,912
+0%
435 Core i5-10600K 4,912
436 Core i7-9700 4,911
+-0%
437 Xeon E5-2687W v2 4,911
+-0%
438 Core i9-9880H 4,910
+-0%
439 Core i5-10600KF 4,909
-0.1%
440 Core i9-9900T 4,908
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-10600K based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,978 Rank: 432
Rank Name Score Visual
428 Core 5 120U 4,985
+0.1%
429 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 4,983
+0.1%
430 Core i9-10885H 4,979
+0%
431 Xeon E5-1680 v4 4,978
+0%
432 Core i5-10600K 4,978
433 Xeon E-2276G 4,976
+-0%
434 Core i9-9980HK 4,975
-0.1%
435 Core i5-10600KF 4,975
-0.1%
436 Core i5-10600 4,973
-0.1%
437 Xeon E-2246G 4,971
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-10600K based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,987 Rank: 396
Rank Name Score Visual
392 Core i7-9700 4,995
+0.2%
393 Core Ultra 5 125U 4,994
+0.1%
394 Core i7-8086K 4,993
+0.1%
395 Core i9-10980HK 4,988
+0%
396 Core i5-10600K 4,987
397 Core i7-9700E 4,987
+0%
398 Ryzen 5 3500 4,986
+-0%
399 Xeon E-2286M 4,985
+-0%
400 Xeon E5-2666 v3 4,985
+-0%
401 Xeon Silver 4114 4,980
-0.1%

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Core i5-10600K Details

Built on Intel's Comet Lake architecture and fabricated using a 14 nm process, the Core i5-10600K is a desktop processor that was released in April 2020. While it's now over four years old, it remains a capable performer for mainstream applications and gaming, especially when paired with a strong cooling solution. The processor features six cores and twelve threads, enabled by Intel Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle multithreaded workloads efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 4.1 GHz and can boost up to 4.9 GHz, making it one of the higher-performing CPUs in its generation. With a 95 W TDP, it demands adequate cooling, particularly during sustained workloads or overclocking.

The Core i5-10600K supports DDR4 memory at up to 2666 MT/s in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. It uses the LGA 1200 socket, which supports PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes directly from the CPU. The chip includes 61 MiB of L1 cache, 244 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 11.444 MiB of L3 cache, helping to reduce memory latency in performance-critical applications. Despite being an older design, the processor supports a broad range of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, and Intel's advanced virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for virtualization and content creation tasks.

Integrated into the processor is Intel's UHD Graphics 630, which provides basic graphics performance suitable for office work, media playback, and light gaming. While not designed for high-end gaming, it enables a display setup without requiring a discrete GPU. The processor also supports features such as Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, and Intel TXT, enhancing both performance and power efficiency. Additionally, it supports SMT, allowing it to handle more concurrent threads than its core count suggests, which is beneficial for multitasking and productivity workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-10600K scores 5580 overall, placing it at #430 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance is strong, earning a score of 5809 and ranking #352, indicating excellent responsiveness in applications that rely heavily on clock speed. However, its multicore score of 5236 places it at #499, showing that while it performs well, it is outpaced by more modern, higher-core-count processors. It outperforms several older and lower-tier CPUs like the Core i5-9600K and Ryzen 7 5700U, but falls behind newer models such as the Core i7-10700T and Ryzen 3 3100.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-10600K remains a solid choice for budget-conscious users who want a capable CPU for gaming and productivity without the need for the latest features. Its unlocked multiplier allows for modest overclocking, though its 95 W TDP requires attention to thermal management. While newer processors offer better efficiency and performance, the i5-10600K still holds its own in the mid-tier desktop market, particularly in systems where cost and compatibility are priorities.
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Intel Core i5-10600K

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-10600K
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 4100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (unlocked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1159
Package: FC-LGA1159
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 95 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

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C TBT 2.0 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d TSX 3DNow! E3DNow!
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