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Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHz

Explore Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.3/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHz is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 4.1 GHz and boosts up to 4.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 14238 and a single-thread rating of 2910. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

CPU Mark14,238
2,305 samples
Single Thread2,910
Overall rank#1,416
of 6,054
Reference price$89.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.3Good

Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHz is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 4.1 GHz and boosts up to 4.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 14238 and a single-thread rating of 2910. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHz is a Desktop released in 2020. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.80 GHz turbo, a 125 W reference TDP, a 14,238 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 14,238 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,910 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1200. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-2666. The 125 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.80 GHz turbo, a 125 W reference TDP, a 14,238 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHz?

Start with LGA1200 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 125 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GEAMD14,341 points
02Intel Core i7-9700KF @ 3.60GHzIntel14,244 points
03Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHzThis CPU14,238 points
04Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHzApple14,120 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GEAMD3,821 points
02Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHzApple3,672 points
03Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHzThis CPU2,910 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Apple M1 8 Core 3200 MHzApple935.1 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GEAMD409.7 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-10600K @ 4.10GHzThis CPU113.9 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
211,873.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
4,869.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
14,197.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
46.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
29,569.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
47,596.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
815.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
26,588.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2020
SocketLGA1200
Cores / threads6 / 12
Base clock4.10 GHz
Max turbo4.80 GHz
TDP125 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4
Official speedDDR4-2666
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 32 KB
L26 x 256 KB
L312 MB