ASRock Mainstream
Check on Amazon B560 PRO4
$142–$157
B560 platform match
Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Brand
- Intel
- Model
- Intel Core i5-10600KF
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 53% of CPUs
TierMainstream?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
Released2020
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Cores6
Threads12
SocketLGA 1200
MemoryDDR4
Base clock4.10 GHz
Boost clock4.80 GHz
TDP125 W
Cache12 MB
GixCore Editorial
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
Official product specifications - 1080p gaming
- 1440p gaming
- streaming
- video editing
- office/productivity
Pairing fit
Compatible Motherboards
Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class. See all 8 →
ASUS Mainstream
Check on Amazon Prime B560-PLUS
$152–$168
B560 platform match
Asus High end
Check on Amazon Prime Z590-P
$332–$367
Z590 tuning for unlocked CPUs
MSI High end
Check on Amazon MPG Z490 Gaming Edge WiFi
$209–$231
Z490 tuning for unlocked CPUs
MSI High end
Check on Amazon MPG Z490 Gaming Plus
$379–$419
Z490 tuning for unlocked CPUs
ASUS High end
Check on Amazon Prime Z490-P
$285–$315
Z490 tuning for unlocked CPUsPairing fit
Compatible RAM kits
Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.
G.SKILL Mainstream
Check on Amazon RipjawsV Series DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MT/s F4-3600C16D-32GVKC
$252–$278
DDR4-3600 memory match
G.SKILL Mainstream
Check on Amazon Trident Z Neo DDR4 3600MT/s 64GB (4x16GB)
$532–$588
DDR4-3600 memory match
Corsair Mainstream
Check on Amazon Vengeance RGB PRO 32GB DDR4-3600
$511–$565
DDR4-3600 memory match
Patriot Mainstream
Check on Amazon Viper Steel DDR4 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz CL18 Desktop Memory
$309–$342
DDR4-3600 memory match
Corsair Mainstream
Check on Amazon CMW16GX4M2C3200C16 32GB DDR4-3200
$256–$283
DDR4-3200 memory match
Crucial Mainstream
Check on Amazon CT2K32G4DFD832A 64GB DDR4-3200
$513–$567
DDR4-3200 memory matchSpecifications
At a glance iDots are a representative catalog sample. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog sample
Cores6
Higher than 43% of CPUs
Threads12
Higher than 46% of CPUs
Boost clock4.8 GHZ
Higher than 55% 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