Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Pentium 2127U

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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 Pentium 2127U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 2127U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
10 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Pentium 2000
Intel Core i5-10600K Name Intel Pentium 2127U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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 Pentium 2127U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 2127U is 1.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
12 Threads 2
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4.1 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
6x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
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 Pentium 2127U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 2127U uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
9.5 Generation 7
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2012
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24 Execution units 6
192 Shaders 48
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 11.0
 
 

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

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 17 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
95 W TDP down None
 
 

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 Pentium 2127U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2013
Comet Lake S Architecture Ivy Bridge U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1023
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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262 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes