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Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-10700K

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IntelCore i5-10600KIntelCore i7-10700K
Overview
ReleasedMay 2020May 2020
Cores and clocks
Cores68
Threads1216
Base clock4.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock4.8 GHz5.1 GHz
L3 cache12 MB16 MB
CoresHyper-Threading and Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 supported; no Turbo Boost Max 3.0 or Thermal Velocity Boost.Hyper-Threading supported; Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 targets favoured cores. Thermal Velocity Boost is not supported.
ClocksConfigurable TDP-down to 95 W with a 3.8 GHz base clock. CPU multiplier unlocked (Intel support).Up to 5.1 GHz with Turbo Boost Max 3.0, or 5 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0. Configurable TDP-down to 95 W with a 3.5 GHz base clock. Tom's Hardware reports 229 W PL2; the current Intel specification page publishes TDP only.
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsYesYes
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630; 350 MHz base, up to 1.2 GHz; up to 64 GB shared graphics memory; three displays. HDMI up to 4096×2160 at 30 Hz; DisplayPort up to 4096×2304 at 60 Hz; Quick Sync Video supported.Intel UHD Graphics 630; 350 MHz base, up to 1.2 GHz; up to 64 GB shared graphics memory; three displays. HDMI up to 4096×2160 at 30 Hz; DisplayPort up to 4096×2304 at 60 Hz; Quick Sync Video supported.
Platform
SocketLGA1200LGA1200
Base power125 W125 W
UnlockedYesYes
Cooler in the boxNoNo
Memory supportUp to 128 GB; two channels; DDR4-2666; 41.6 GB/s maximum bandwidth; ECC not supported.Up to 128 GB; two channels; DDR4-2933; 45.8 GB/s maximum bandwidth; ECC not supported.
PCIePCIe 3.0; 16 CPU lanes, configured as 1×16, 2×8 or 1×8+2×4.PCIe 3.0; 16 CPU lanes, configured as 1×16, 2×8 or 1×8+2×4.
Process14 nm; Comet Lake; 37.5 × 37.5 mm package; 100°C maximum junction temperature. PC Gamer identifies the ten-core die with four cores disabled and a soldered thermal interface.14 nm; Comet Lake; 37.5 × 37.5 mm package; 100°C maximum junction temperature. Tom's Hardware identifies the ten-core die with two cores disabled and a soldered thermal interface.
CoolerNo cooler included in the boxed processor (bit-tech exact-model specification and packaging description); an LGA1200-compatible thermal solution is required.No cooler included with the boxed processor (Tom's Hardware exact-model review); an LGA1200-compatible thermal solution is required.

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