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

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Intel Core i7-10700K or Intel Core i7-10700K – 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 i7-10700K 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 i7-10700K, 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.
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.
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Intel Core i7-10700K Name Intel Core i5-10600K
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700K 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
9.5 Generation 9.5
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
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 i7-10700K 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 16.0 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.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 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
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 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 --
374 $ Release price 262 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
19094
19094
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
14460
14460

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

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

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

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

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

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

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

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

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
4049
4049

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

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

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

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

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1581
1581

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1391
1391
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1309
1309

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

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

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
524
524
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
501
501

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
228
228
Intel Core i5-10600K
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
215
215