Intel
Core i5-10600
Core i5
Current Price
$189.00
MSRP: $213.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#177
of 234
Overall Rank
#194
of 251
Value Rank
#172
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
6
Threads
12
Base Clock
3.3 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
65W
Base Power
65W
Max Turbo Power
134W
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
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Closest Competitors by Performance
Quick Stats
Generation
10th Gen
Release Date
5/20/2020 - 5 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
6091Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value32.2
Efficiency93.7
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single1,280
Cinebench R23 Multi7,920
Geekbench 6 Single1,622
Geekbench 6 Multi6,262
PassMark13,180
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 i5-10600
62%62%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%17%
Notes
The Core i5-10600 features 6 cores and 12 threads with 65W TDP on Comet Lake, boosting up to 4.8 GHz. This locked processor delivers solid gaming performance for mainstream builds without overclocking needs. Perfect for balanced systems prioritizing efficiency and proven reliability. Despite being 10th gen, it remains capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The efficient TDP works well with budget cooling solutions. Often available at attractive pricing, making it suitable for budget gaming builds seeking reliable performance without latest generation premiums.