Intel Core i5-10600KF vs Intel Core i7-10700F

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Intel Core i5-10600KF or Intel Core i5-10600KF – 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 i5-10600KF 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 i5-10600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-10700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i5-10600KF Name Intel Core i7-10700F
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600KF 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 i7-10700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700F is 2.9 GHz
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
6x Cores 8x
12 Threads 16
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-10700F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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.
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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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10600KF 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 i7-10700F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
237 $ Release price 298 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
16780
16780
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
14460
14460

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
12250
12250
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
10489
10489

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
8945
8945
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
6877
6877

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
7926
7926
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
7169
7169

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
7425
7425
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
6477
6477

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
5352
5352
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
4002
4002

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
4834
4834
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
3629
3629

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
2291
2291
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1615
1615

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1597
1597
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1581
1581

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1391
1391
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1255
1255

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1267
1267
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1254
1254

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
501
501
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
499
499

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
215
215
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
214
214