Intel Core i5-10600KF

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i5-10600KF
$218–$240estimated range · from catalog price Sep 28, 2026

Intel Core i5‑10600KF: 10th‑gen Comet Lake‑S, 6C/12T, 4.1/4.8 GHz, LGA1200, unlocked and no iGPU; strong 1080p/1440p gaming with a discrete GPU.

Compute rankTop 55% of CPUs
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Released2020
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Cores6
Threads12
SocketLGA 1200
MemoryDDR4
Base clock4.10 GHz
Boost clock4.80 GHz
TDP125 W
Cache12 MB
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Product overview

Released in Q2 2020 as part of Intel’s 10th‑gen Comet Lake‑S family, the Core i5‑10600KF targets the LGA1200 platform (Intel 400‑series chipsets) with DDR4‑2666 support. It brings 6 cores/12 threads, a 4.1 GHz base and up to 4.8 GHz turbo at 125 W, and Intel now lists its status as Discontinued.Sourceintel.de

Positioned as a mainstream i5, it exists to offer high clocks and an unlocked multiplier for gaming‑focused builds without stepping up to an i7/i9. With 6C/12T and strong single‑thread, it suits 1080p and 1440p gaming, everyday productivity, light streaming, and basic video editing—provided you use a discrete GPU, since the F‑suffix omits integrated graphics.

LifecycleDiscontinued
Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

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 41% of CPUs
Threads12
Higher than 45% of CPUs
Boost clock4.8 GHZ
Higher than 56% of CPUs
RAM speed2666 MT/s
Higher than 32% of CPUs
Cores
6
Threads
12
Socket
LGA 1200
Memory
DDR4-2666
Base clock
4.1 GHZ
Boost clock
4.8 GHZ
TDP
125 W
Cache
12 MB
Generation
10
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Chipset
Intel 400 series chipset
Ram Speed
2666 MT/s
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