Intel · Core i5 · 2020 · LGA1200
The Intel Core i5-10600K is a desktop processor with 6 cores, released in 2020 at an MSRP of $199. It is part of the Core i5 lineup, using the 10th Gen platform, and fits the LGA1200 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Comet Lake" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 12 threads for improved parallelism. The Core i5-10600K has a base clock of 4.1 GHz and can boost up to 4.8 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Comet Lake" silicon on a 14nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR4 memory. With a TDP of 125W, the Core i5-10600K sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by the UHD 630 solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1, 1.5MB of L2, and 12MB of L3 cache.
Comet Lake's mainstream overclocking chip, with 6 cores and 12 threads and an unusually high 4.1GHz base clock for its tier. Frequently recommended alongside the Ryzen 5 3600 as a budget-gaming comparison point during 10th Gen's launch window.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i5 |
| Series | 10th Gen |
| Architecture | Comet Lake |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2020 |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 1.5MB |
| L3 cache | 12MB |
| TDP | 125W |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14nm |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | UHD 630 |
| Chipsets | Z490, H470, B460, H410 |
| Launch MSRP | $199 |
| Part number | BX8070110600K |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8070104282134 |