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Core i5-10500

Core i5
Current Price
$169.00
MSRP: $192.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#180
of 234
Overall Rank
#197
of 251
Value Rank
#167
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base Clock
3.1 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.5 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

Core i5-10500 (Selected)5,799

Quick Stats

Generation
10th Gen
Release Date
5/20/2020 - 5 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
5799
Value34.3
Efficiency89.2

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,265
Cinebench R23 Multi7,720
Geekbench 6 Single1,565
Geekbench 6 Multi5,548
PassMark12,850

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Core i5-10500
59%
59%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Core i5-10500 offers 6 cores and 12 threads on Comet Lake with 65W TDP, boosting up to 4.5 GHz. This budget processor provides capable gaming and productivity performance at entry-level pricing. Perfect for budget builds seeking 6-core capabilities without premium costs. Despite being 10th gen with modest clocks, it delivers adequate performance for 1080p gaming. Often available at very competitive pricing, making it suitable for budget systems seeking proven reliability and basic gaming capabilities.