Intel · Core

Core i5-10600K

Released May 2020

An unlocked six-core Comet Lake desktop processor for gaming and general-purpose LGA1200 PCs.

Model history · 9 models, 2011–2020

Cores: 6/12
Boost: 4.8 GHz
L3: 12 MB
Power: 125 W
Socket: LGA1200

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What reviewers say

Reviews praise gaming performance close to much dearer Comet Lake chips, overclocking headroom and the added productivity benefit of Hyper-Threading. Ryzen alternatives remain stronger value for heavily threaded work. PCIe 3.0, motherboard cost and increased power use are drawbacks; the favourable temperature results relied on substantial aftermarket liquid coolers.

From pcgamer.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base clock: 4.1 GHz
Boost clock: 4.8 GHz
L3 cache: 12 MB
Cores: Hyper-Threading and Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 supported; no Turbo Boost Max 3.0 or Thermal Velocity Boost.
Clocks: Configurable TDP-down to 95 W with a 3.8 GHz base clock. CPU multiplier unlocked (Intel support).

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: Yes
Graphics: 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

Socket: LGA1200
Base power: 125 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: Up to 128 GB; two channels; DDR4-2666; 41.6 GB/s maximum bandwidth; ECC not supported.
PCIe: PCIe 3.0; 16 CPU lanes, configured as 1×16, 2×8 or 1×8+2×4.
Process: 14 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.
Cooler: No cooler included in the boxed processor (bit-tech exact-model specification and packaging description); an LGA1200-compatible thermal solution is required.

Pros and cons

Pros

Unlocked CPU multiplier
Six cores with Hyper-Threading
Integrated UHD Graphics 630

Cons

No cooler included
PCIe limited to version 3.0
Requires an LGA1200 motherboard

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
AMDRyzen 5 3600XT	6/12	4.5 GHz	32 MB	95 W	AM4	Jul 2020
AMDRyzen 5 3600X	6/12	4.4 GHz	32 MB	95 W	AM4	Jul 2019
AMDRyzen 5 4600G	6/12	4.2 GHz	8 MB	65 W	AM4	2020

Previous model: Core i5-9600K.

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