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

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 i7-10700KF 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 i7-10700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Intel Core i5-10600KF Name Intel Core i7-10700KF
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 i7-10700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700KF is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 8
12 Threads 16
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
4.1 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
6x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-10700KF does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Direct X --
 
 

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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-- h264 --
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-- VP8 --
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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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 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.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP down 95 W
 
 

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 i7-10700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
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 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
237 $ Release price 349 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
12678
12678
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
10489
10489

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
6877
6877

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9145
9145
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
6477
6477

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
7169
7169

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
4002
4002

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5292
5292
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
3629
3629

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1615
1615

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636
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 i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1309
1309

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1254
1254