Core i5-10600K

Name: Intel Core i5-10600K
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.9 (93 reviews)

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on FCLGA1200.

3.9 · 93 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.8 GHz

L3 cache

12 MB

TDP

125W

Socket

FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming9

Productivity9

Single-core9

Multi-core25

Power efficiency8

Lab scores

Performance score9

Cores6

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p20 fps

1440p16 fps

4K11 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: 4.1 GHz
Boost clock: 4.8 GHz
L1 cache: 384 KB
L2 cache: 1.5 MB
L3 cache: 12 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 41.6 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 125W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $262

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People love how it handles games without breaking a sweat for the price. The common complaint is it can run pretty hot, needing a decent cooler right out of the box.

Pros

Gets work done without breaking a sweat
Stays frosty under heavy gaming loads
Plays nice with older motherboards
Overclocks easily for extra free speed

Cons

Feels hot under heavy loads
Needs a new motherboard to install
No PCIe 4.0 support here

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-10600K

A solid mid-range CPU from Intel's Comet Lake generation, but still stuck on a now-obsolete platform with no upgrade path.

Get it if you need solid gaming performance without breaking the bank, and you already have an LGA1200 board. Skip it if you’re building fresh—newer chips offer better value and efficiency.