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Core i5-10600
6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on FCLGA1200.
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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.8 GHz
L3 cache
12 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1200
Performance breakdown
Gaming8
Productivity8
Single-core8
Multi-core25
Power efficiency7
Lab scores
Performance score8
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p18 fps
1440p14 fps
4K10 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Comet Lake
- Process node
- 14 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1200
- Release year
- 2020
- Total cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.3 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.8 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 1.5 MB
- 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, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid mid-range performance for gaming and everyday tasks. A common gripe is that it runs hotter than expected with the stock cooler.
Pros
- Plays modern games without breaking a sweat
- Handles heavy multitasking without stuttering
- Stays cool on a basic stock cooler
- Works perfectly with older LGA1200 boards
Cons
- No bundled cooler included.
- Single-threaded performance lags behind.
- Locked multiplier limits overclocking potential.
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-10600
The Intel Core i5-10600 is a solid, mid-range desktop chip with a fair price but locked multipliers that kill overclocking.
Get it if you need a solid, no-nonsense six-core chip for everyday work and light gaming without dealing with extra heat or power draw. Skip it if you want top-tier gaming frames or heavy multitasking, as newer or unlocked options run circles around this one.
Buy it if…
- Buy it if you're building a no-fuss office PC for spreadsheet work.
- Buy it if you need a reliable upgrade from an older desktop.
- Buy it if you want a budget gaming rig that won't overheat easily.
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