Intel Core i5-10600T vs Intel Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i5-10600T or Intel Core i5-10600T – 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 i5-10600T 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 i5-10600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-10600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i5-10600T Name Intel Core i5-10600K
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10600T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600T is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
12 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.5 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 4.1 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
6x Cores 6x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

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

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 125 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 95 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10600T 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 i5-10600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
213 $ Release price 262 $
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
14460
14460
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
10670
10670

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
7169
7169
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
5112
5112

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
6877
6877
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
4763
4763

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
3629
3629
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
2993
2993

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1615
1615
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1324
1324

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1581
1581
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1355
1355

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1254
1254
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1068
1068

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
501
501
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
415
415

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
215
215
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
182
182