Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-9500E

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Intel Core i5-10600K or Intel Core i5-10600K – 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 i5-10600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-9500E features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9500E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
10 Generation 9
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 9000
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-10600K Name Intel Core i5-9500E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600K is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-9500E has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9500E is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
6x Cores 6x
6 CPU Cores 6
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
4.1 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
12 Threads 6
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10600K 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 i5-9500E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-9500E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
24 Execution units 24
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
14 nm Technology 14 nm
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

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 45.8 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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 65 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10600K 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-9500E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1151-2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
262 $ Release price 260 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
12.0 MB L3-Cache 9.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)