CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
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.
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Intel Core i5 |
Family |
Intel Pentium |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
Intel Core i5-10600K |
Name |
Intel Pentium 2127U |
Intel Core i 10000 |
Group |
Intel Pentium 2000 |
10 |
Generation |
4 |
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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
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6x |
Cores |
2x |
4.5 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
4.1 GHz |
Frequency |
1.9 GHz |
6 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
12 |
Threads |
2 |
4.8 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
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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.
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1.2 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
1.1 GHz |
Q4/2017 |
Release date |
Q4/2012 |
24 |
Execution units |
6 |
12 |
Direct X |
11.0 |
-- |
Max. displays |
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192 |
Shaders |
48 |
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
GPU name |
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
0.35 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.35 GHz |
64.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
9.5 |
Generation |
7 |
14 nm |
Technology |
22 nm |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
-- |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
No |
Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
No |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
Decode |
Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
No |
AV1 |
No |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
No |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
No |
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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.
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Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
128.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
32.0 GB |
45.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
25.6 GB/s |
DDR4-2666 |
Memory type |
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
No |
ECC |
No |
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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.
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95 W |
TDP down |
None |
125 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
17 W |
100 °C |
Tjunction max |
90 °C |
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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.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q2/2020 |
Release date |
Q3/2013 |
LGA 1200 |
Socket |
BGA 1023 |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
12.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
2.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
-- |
Comet Lake S |
Architecture |
Ivy Bridge U |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
262 $ |
Release price |
-- |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
14 nm |
Technology |
22 nm |
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