The Intel Core i5 10600K processor was first released by Intel on April 30, 2020. In this article, we will reveal all its features to you. We will also carry out various tests and comparisons to find out where the performance level of this processor is located. Initially, this processor was sold at an MSRP of $262. It is available on the web and in particular on Amazon for the price of approximately $264.
Overview of the Intel Core i5 10600K processor
Intel Core i5 10600K CPU is based on the Comet Lake . It is a 10th generation produced by Intel. It is intended for desktop PCs. This processor has 6 cores and 12 threads . In nominal use, the CPU operates with a clock frequency of 4.1 GHz. In boost clock, it can reach the working frequency of 4.8 GHz with the multiplier unlocked. This CPU consumes a TDP power of 125 Watts.
Advanced Features of the Intel Core i5 10600K Processor
The Intel Core i5 10600K processor was cast under a 14-nanometer manufacturing process. It connects to the PC motherboard via the FCLGA1200 socket. The maximum case temperature (TCase) supported by this processor is 72°C . The core can withstand up to 100°C. For comparison, the Core i7 5557U processor can work with a case temperature of less than 105°C. This core i5 10600K CPU can drive DDR4-2666 memory with a maximum capacity of 128 GB on 2 memory channels with a bandwidth of 41.5 Gbps. For comparative information, the Xeon E5 2670 V3 processor can support a memory with a maximum capacity of 786 GB. The Intel Core i5 10600K processor has 3 caches. L1 has a capacity of 64KB per core. L2 has 256 KB per core. While the L3 cache has 12 MB of memory in total.
The Intel Core i5 10600K supports the following technologies: AES-NI, AVX, vPRO, Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST), Hyper-Threading, Idle States, Thermal Monitoring, SIPP and Turbo Boost 2.0 . This processor is not yet made to support Turbo Boost 3.0 technology or Thermal Velocity Boost. The latter is in fact reserved for core I9 CPUs and Turbo Boost 3.0 is supported by core i7 and later versions. For extended instructions, you have Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2. Regarding on-board security technologies, this processor has the following security systems: TXT, Secure Key, EDB, Identity Protection, SGX (Yes with Intel® ME) and OS Guard. And for Virtualization Technologies, our core I5 10600K supports AMD-V, VT-d, VT-x and EPT.
The Intel Core i5 10600K processor directly integrates a graphics chip: the Intel UHD Graphics 630 with a memory capacity of 64 GB. This CPU operates with a nominal frequency of 1.2 GHz. The GPU supports Quick Sync, InTru 3D, Clear Video and Clear Video HD. This graphics card can drive 3 graphics monitors. It can deliver 4K resolution . On its HDMI 1.4 interface, the resolution can go up to 4096 x 2160 with a frequency of 30 Hz. On its eDP and DisplayPort interface, it can deliver a resolution of 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz. This graphics card supports DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 .
As for supported peripherals, the Intel Core i5 10600K CPU can handle 16-lane PCIe 3.0 . It does not yet support PCIe 4.0 technology. The latter is supported by the Rocket Lake processor generation.
K-series processors can be overclocked and offer more control in this area. You can turn off hyperthreading and you can control the voltages and frequencies a little more.
Benchmarking of the Intel Core i5 10600K processor
In terms of overall performance, if we compare it to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, the leader in gaming CPUs, it is at 16.52%. Which places it in 227th place on our general ranking. When it comes to value for money, we give it a score of 2.3 on a scale of 0 to 100.
When testing our Core i5 CPU and comparing it with competing processors, it matches the performance of the Ryzen 7 2700E. It is ahead of the following processors: Core i7 8086K (99.88%), Core i7 9700K (99.64%) and the Ryzen 5 2600X (96.07%). It is slightly less efficient than the Ryzen 7 1700 (100.06%) and the Core i7 9700KF (100.54%).
When testing the Intel Core i5 10600K CPU on 3DMark , it gets a score of
8266 . Comparing it with processors that have a similar MSRP price, it easily outperforms the following processors: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 with its MSRP price of $199 (3DMark score 7040), the Intel Core i7-8700K with MSRP price $359 (3DMark score 7912) and the Intel Core i7-9700K with an MSRP of $374 (3DMark score 8063). However, it is less efficient than the following CPUs: the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with an MSRP price of $329 (3DMark score 9673), the Intel Core i9-9900K with an initial recommended price of $488 (3DMark score 10958) and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X with its MSRP of $499 (3DMark score 12213).
Comparing our Intel Core i5 10600K processor on 3DMark with neighboring 3DMark score processors, our Core i5 outperforms the Intel Core i7-8086K (3DMark score 8231) and the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H (3DMark score 8241). However, it is slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (3DMark score 8318) and the AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS (3DMark score 8328).
Now let's test our Intel Core i5 10600K processor on CPU Mark . He gets a score of 14,655 . By comparing this score with those of the 10 most used processors in office automation, our processor is faster than the following processors: Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz (CPU Mark 14604 score), Intel Core i7-8700K @ 3.70GHz ( CPU score Mark 13907), AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (CPU score Mark 13207), Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz (CPU score Mark 8058), Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.40GHz (CPU score Mark 6362). Our processor is, however, less efficient than the following CPUs: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (CPU score Mark 32864), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (CPU score Mark 22815), Intel Core i9-9900K @ 3.60GHz (CPU score Mark 18874), AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (CPU Mark score 18334), AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (CPU Mark score 17859).
In short, the Intel Core i5 10600K processor is a higher-end processor. It is characterized by directly integrating a graphics GPU. Customers may therefore no longer invest in a graphics card. This processor displays good performance in applications and gaming. It is available online and in particular on Amazon for the price of approximately $264. This price is, however, slightly higher compared to AMD processors which display the same performance.
