Intel Core i5-10600K

CPU Description

Release & Generation

• Release date: April 2020
• CPU generation name: Comet Lake
• Context: Built on a refined 14nm++ process; Hyper-Threading was enabled across the Core i5 lineup for improved multi-threaded performance.

Core Configuration & Speeds

• Performance-cores 6 + Efficiency-cores 0 = 6 cores / 12 threads
• Total cache: 12 MB Intel Smart Cache
• Max turbo/boost clock: Up to 4.8 GHz
• Base clock: 4.1 GHz
• Base or rated power (TDP/base power): 125 W (PL1); Max Turbo Power (PL2) 182 W

Memory Support

• DDR4-2666; officially supports up to 128 GB in dual-channel

Socket

• LGA 1200; compatible with Intel 400- and 500-series chipsets (for example Z490, B460, Z590)

Variants

• i5-10600K: Unlocked for overclocking; includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD 630)
• i5-10600KF: Identical to the K model but lacks integrated graphics (requires a discrete GPU)
• i5-10600: Locked multiplier (no overclocking); 65 W TDP; lower 3.3 GHz base clock; includes integrated graphics
• i5-10600T: Power-optimized variant; locked multiplier; 35 W TDP; lower 2.4 GHz base clock; includes integrated graphics