Intel Core i5-10600

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i5-10600
$503–$556estimated range · from catalog price Oct 15, 2026

10th‑Gen Intel Core i5‑10600 (6C/12T, 3.3/4.8 GHz, UHD 630) is a mainstream LGA1200 CPU for 1080p gaming and productivity; pairs with 400‑/500‑series boards.

Compute rankTop 75% of CPUs
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Released2020
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Cores6
Threads12
SocketLGA1200
MemoryDDR4
Base clock3.30 GHz
Boost clock4.80 GHz
TDP65 W
Cache12 MB
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Product overview

Intel’s Core i5-10600 is a 10th‑Gen Comet Lake desktop CPU for LGA1200, launched in Q2 2020. It offers 6 cores/12 threads with a 3.3 GHz base and up to 4.8 GHz Turbo, integrated Intel UHD 630 graphics, and DDR4‑2666 dual‑channel support. It pairs with LGA1200 motherboards on Intel 400‑series chipsets; many 500‑series LGA1200 boards also support it with an appropriate BIOS.

Positioned as a mainstream i5, it exists to deliver a solid midrange option with Hyper‑Threading and an iGPU for builds that don’t need a discrete card. It’s a good fit for 1080p gaming and everyday productivity, with enough threads for basic streaming and light video editing. As a non‑K model, the multiplier is locked and overclocking requires moving to a K‑suffix chip.

Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • office/productivity
  • streaming
  • video editing
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Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores6
Higher than 37% of CPUs
Threads12
Higher than 41% of CPUs
Boost clock4.8 GHZ
Higher than 52% of CPUs
RAM speed2666 MHz
Higher than 31% of CPUs
Cores
6
Threads
12
Base clock
3.3 GHZ
Boost clock
4.8 GHZ
TDP
65 W
Cache
12 MB
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Socket
LGA1200
Memory
DDR4
Ram Speed
2666 MHz
Processor Generation
10