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Core i5-10600T
6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.0 GHz on FCLGA1200.
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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.0 GHz
L3 cache
12 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
FCLGA1200
Performance breakdown
Gaming7
Productivity7
Single-core7
Multi-core25
Power efficiency6
Lab scores
Performance score7
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.0 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
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.0 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)
- 35W
- 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 say it runs cool and quiet, perfect for a low-power build. The common gripe is it feels sluggish for anything beyond basic office work.
Pros
- Gets everyday work done without fuss
- Runs cool enough for tiny cases
- Handles light gaming just fine
- Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Cons
- Six cores only for modern loads
- Integrated graphics is just basic
- No overclocking support at all
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-10600T
A low-power Intel desktop chip from 2020 with six cores for basic office work, but held back by limited clock speeds.
Get it if you need a low-power CPU for a small home server or a quiet office PC that sips electricity and runs cool. Skip it if you want to game or do heavy work, because a standard desktop chip will crush it.
Buy it if…
- You need a low-power office PC that never spins up its fan.
- You want a compact home server running 24/7 without heat issues.
- You're building a quiet HTPC for streaming and light desktop work.
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