Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-9600K
The Intel Core i5-10600K leads on gaming, scoring 71 — about 9% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9600K. For AI workloads the Intel Core i5-10600K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. The Intel Core i5-10600K comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. The Intel Core i5-10600K wins outright: faster and better value.
| Core i5-10600KIntelLGA1200our pick | Core i5-9600KIntelLGA1151 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 71 ★ | 65.3 |
| 3D Modelling | 31.9 ★ | 28.5 |
| AI | 20.4 ★ | 18 |
| VR | 71 ★ | 65.3 |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 151 ★ | 138.9 |
| 3D Modelling | 67.9 ★ | 60.6 |
| AI | 43.4 ★ | 38.3 |
| VR | 151 ★ | 138.9 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 92.2 | 93.2 ★ |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 ★ | 6 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz ★ | 4.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB ★ | 9 MB |
| Gaming Index | 70 ★ | 64 |
| Cinebench MT | 9400 ★ | 7600 |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 95 W ★ |
| RRP | $262 | $262 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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