Intel
Core i5-10600KF
Core i5
Current Price
$139.00
MSRP: $237.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#172
of 234
Overall Rank
#189
of 251
Value Rank
#122
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
6
Threads
12
Base Clock
4.1 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.8 GHz
Socket
LGA1200
Lithography
14nm
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
12 MB (shared)
Power & Thermal
TDP
125W
Base Power
125W
Max Turbo Power
182W
Memory Support
Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No
Platform & Connectivity
PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
No
Integrated GPU Model
N/A
Closest Competitors by Performance
Core i3-121006,545
Core i5-10600K6,538
Core i5-10600KF (Selected)6,521
Ryzen 7 27006,410
Ryzen 7 17006,197
Quick Stats
Generation
10th Gen
Release Date
5/20/2020 - 5 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
6521Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value46.9
Efficiency52.2
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single1,355
Cinebench R23 Multi8,450
Geekbench 6 Single1,685
Geekbench 6 Multi6,782
PassMark14,120
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%95%
Core i5-10600KF
66%66%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%17%
Notes
The Core i5-10600KF offers 6 cores and 12 threads with unlocked multiplier minus integrated graphics on Comet Lake. Boosting up to 4.8 GHz, it delivers excellent gaming performance identical to the 10600K at reduced cost. This processor provides strong value for gamers with discrete GPUs seeking overclocking potential. Despite being 10th gen, it remains capable for modern gaming. Often available at very competitive pricing, making it attractive for budget gaming builds prioritizing performance over latest generation features.