Core i5-10505

Name: Intel Core i5-10505
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.8 (7 reviews)

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.6 GHz on FCLGA1200.

3.8 · 7 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.6 GHz

L3 cache

12 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming7

Productivity7

Single-core7

Multi-core25

Power efficiency6

Lab scores

Performance score7

Cores6

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p15 fps

1440p12 fps

4K8 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1200
Release year: 2021
Total cores: 6
Threads: 12
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.2 GHz
Boost clock: 4.6 GHz
L3 cache: 12 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2666
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 41.6 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d, TXT

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love it's a solid, quiet performer for everyday tasks and light gaming. The main gripe is it's basically a last-gen chip with a new name, offering nothing fresh.

Pros

Stays cool under stock cooling
Sips power, lowers electric bills
Handles everyday tasks without lag
Plays older games with ease

Cons

Still uses the older LGA1200 socket
No support for DDR5 memory
Integrated graphics are just okay

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-10505

A mid-range 2021 desktop CPU that pulls its weight in everyday tasks, though its single-core performance feels a generation behind.

Get it if you need a cheap, reliable upgrade for an older LGA1200 office PC and don't care about modern performance. Skip it if you're building a new system, as even budget current-gen chips are faster and better value.