Intel Core i3-10320 vs Intel Core i5-9600K

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Intel Core i3-10320 or Intel Core i3-10320 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-10320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-9600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 9000
10 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10320 Name Intel Core i5-9600K
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10320 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-9600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9600K is 3.7 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 6
4x Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10320 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-9600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-9600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10320 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-9600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
169 $ Release price 260 $
Comet Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
8.0 MB L3-Cache 9.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1151-2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
6244
6244
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5112
5112

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
5643
5643
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
4945
4945

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
2882
2882
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2633
2633

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
2624
2624
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2444
2444

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
1561
1561
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1547
1547

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
1244
1244
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1216
1216

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
1165
1165
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1080
1080

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
481
481
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
477
477

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
206
206
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
204
204