The processor Intel Core i5-10600K is aimed at users and consumers who seek reliable performance and high speed in general-purpose applications and gaming, without requiring the high processing power and overclocking capabilities (overclocking) of Intel's i7 or i9 series processors. It is ideal for amateur gamers, as well as for everyday tasks such as web browsing, word processing, multimedia viewing, and other daily office tasks.
The Intel Core i5-10600K processor also offers overclocking capabilities, allowing users to increase the processor's operating frequency for enhanced performance in applications and games that require it.
Featuring 6 cores and 12 threads, the Core i5-10600K operates at a frequency of 4.1 GHz with a maximum speed of 4.80 GHz. It is compatible with the FCLGA 1200 socket, has 12MB of Intel Smart Cache, and supports DDR4-2666 memory as well as Intel Optane memory. It has integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630, but does not include a heatsink.
Serious Gaming
Enjoy incredible gameplay with high FPS even while streaming and recording with up to 5.3 GHz. Turbo and Intel® Optane™ memory acceleration. At home and on the go, the overclocked 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors power the ultimate gaming machines for laptops and desktop PCs.
Premium Entertainment
A new graphics architecture supports incredibly vivid visual experiences - such as 4K HDR video and 1080p gaming. The Intel® Core™ 10th generation processors with UHD Graphics 630 allow you to experience entertainment like never before.
Desktop Computers
Providing up to 5.3 GHz with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel® TVB) technology, 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache, highly advanced overclocking tools, Intel® Ethernet Connection I225, and much more, the 10th generation Intel® Core™ desktop processors offer gamers and creative professionals significant performance advantages.
The platform for modern businesses
The Intel vPro® platform for businesses, powered by 10th generation Intel® Core™ vPro® processors, delivers business-class performance, hardware-enhanced security features, modern remote management capabilities, and the validated stability of the computer fleet that IT professionals need and users desire, with Intel® Hardware Shield, Intel® Active Management Technology, Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), and much more to help you get your work done.
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Monster of power.
I use it both for gaming and multitasking applications.
The following were running simultaneously:
2 browsers open along with a couple of PDFs in Windows, a VM running Linux on the 4 cores with a browser running within the VM, a Gazebo simulator, ROS operating system for simulators, and 4 consoles, and all this without any hint of struggling!!
Now I zip and unzip large files extremely fast, the time to install programs in combination with an SSD is ridiculous, gaming in combination with RTX3080 simply runs everything without bottleneck, it also does video editing with great ease.
It never got stuck anywhere. It devours any program you run.
Overclocking is currently unnecessary. I haven't dealt with temperatures because I have an Arctic Freezer 34 eSports and it doesn't feel it. If you put in an ultra low budget cooler, you might have an issue.
There is no better value for money in its category. I play Red Dead Redemption 2 and Metro Exodus in combination with a 1070ti, and the bottleneck is the graphics card. It reaches a maximum of 40 percent and the temperature with a Cooler Master beast is around 45-50 degrees Celsius at maximum. I highly recommend it. I have it on Windows 11.
I would upgrade from the 2009 Intel to this one anyway, but I can say that it is the best value for money currently available in the market. I have paired it with a 1650 4gb and 16gb of RAM, with the stock cooler, and it runs great. The temperatures are also satisfactory, and compared to other more expensive processors, I can say that it is worth its money.
Very impressive processor even though I didn't push it too hard. I don't play games but I do music production, photo editing, occasional video editing, multitasking, and programming. I have an Arctic Freezer 34 eSports Duo cooler, and it only reached 48 degrees during video editing, but after extended use, it stays comfortable for everything else. I also don't have a graphics card due to the skyrocketing prices. I highly recommend it for those who want to do simple tasks like the ones mentioned above.
Motherboard MSI Z490 A PRO
RAM 16GB G.Skill Aegis 2666MHz
SSD Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB M.2 NVMe
This processor was purchased exclusively for Gaming on a mid-range PC. It performs very comfortably in current popular titles without reaching high temperatures (around 55°C in games with moderate to heavy graphics). Although Ryzen processors are known for their multitasking capabilities, this processor is excellent in this category, with only 2-3 fps drops in games like Warzone (there is no difference in games like VALORANT-CSGO). Even during long gaming sessions, the temperatures remain normal (50-55°C). Overclocking is not necessary as it operates up to 4.8 Gigahertz. I have tried pushing it to 5.0, but the difference is not significant in multitasking and games.
P.S.: I AM WRITING THE SPECS OF MY PC BELOW SO THAT YOU KNOW WHAT MACHINE WAS USED TO MAKE INFORMED PURCHASES AND IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE.
Core: I5 10600k
Cooler: Be quiet dark rock 4
Motherboard: MSI Z490 A Gaming
GPU: RX590 Fatboy Edition
RAM: Gskill tridentz 16 GB
SSD: Kingston A2000 1TB
PC Case: Be Quiet Pure Base 500DX White
Very good processor, it does its job perfectly but one thing, if you use it for gaming, most games use single-threaded performance and the processor has 12 threads, so if you see it using around 15%-30%, don't worry.
5 out of 5 and it's worth more than Ryzen at these prices. Those who manage to get this one and the rest of the i5s should buy it, it works satisfactorily especially at 210€. First purchase i5 10400f but since it went into another system, I went with this one. As it is unlocked and with a b460m (from asrock but other brands have no issue), I reached 5.1ghz at full load, now I haven't tried higher and it doesn't even need to be overclocked, just needs a cooler since it's unlocked and you have to choose a cooler yourself, I got a nice 120mm AIO from NZXT, the Kraken M22, single fan because I don't have space in the case for a double (and more money -_-). And to answer a guy below who criticized the cooler, my friend Intel hasn't been including coolers with their k processors for years to avoid damage in case of overclocking. I highly recommend it for a price up to 210€, maybe 220€, if you go higher, go for the 10700 which is much better at 250€
4 stars out of 5 because I had to pay an additional 45 euros for a cooler, which is NOT included. Supposedly, the difference between Box and Tray was the packaging and the cooler...
P.S. Which Apple reminds me of not including chargers with their phones...
5 out of 5 on mom intel I burn the processor every day I play 10 hours ++ I do editing I do miming I cool it with a be quite pure loop 240 and it reaches a maximum of 60 degrees with 15 hours of non-stop use per day! Take it fearlessly, it doesn't hesitate one bit!
It covered me just fine. With MSI Z490 Unify and Noctua NH-D15S, I managed to reach 4.8 GHz on all cores, without AVX offset, at 1.22 volts (override mode), LLC 4, ring 46. Stable after hours of Prime95 and OCCT testing.
With AVX offset -1, it could reach 4.9 GHz with a little more voltage, but I think the AVX offset doesn't make much sense because most applications (including Far Cry New Dawn that I tested) use AVX, and it rarely reaches 4.9 GHz.
5ghz in nzxt x62 inside nzxt h500i case, with very low temperatures even after a whole day of gaming, it doesn't stutter, stable intel value even with 14+++++ architecture. Of course, you can't compare it to the Ryzen 5600x, but one is 240 and the other is 350 (for now), so in terms of performance value, we can't say anything yet until the 5600x drops to 299 as it should be.
For me, this CPU can handle and will handle many games for a long time without any issues and will push graphics cards to the max. For 240, it's not even up for discussion, it's very good, and in combination with z490, you also have the ability to upgrade to 11th gen Intel (if it's worth it in the end), which means you'll have PCIe gen 4 since z490 is PCIe gen 4 ready as hardware, but the 10th gen CPU doesn't support the function yet, but the 11th gen will support it normally. For those who say 18 cores are better for multitasking, it's nonsense. If you're a casual gamer who wants to run 10-20 Chrome tabs in the background, Spotify, Discord, Skype, 3 different RGB controllers (Aorus, Asus, Ayra, Corsair, etc.) because that's how you can be covered 100% without noticing anything.
That's it from me, 10/10 satisfied and happy with my purchase.
I should note that I was a Ryzen 2600 owner and I switched platforms due to a burnt motherboard, and I decided to try Intel even though I always had AMD. After the switch, I saw a significant difference in performance with the same RTX 2070 Super card at 2560*1440 resolution.
Good evening. I recently installed it on an Asus ROG Z490 H Gaming motherboard with 16GB 3200 memory. The only thing I have to say is that it is simply one of the best CPUs I have ever had. It works flawlessly even with heavy design programs. Some people write about high temperatures. I, no matter how many stress tests I ran, never had temperatures above 70 degrees. I have a Fractal 240 AIO and 3 fans. Now some people complain because it doesn't have a cooler, because it has a 125 TDP, etc. I really can't understand. You know that this one is for overclocking. You know that you need a new motherboard, which yes, I understand, increases the cost. But you know what you are buying since its specs are not a secret. If someone believes they will have issues with temperatures, they should get the plain 10600 without the K. Here we write reviews to help those who are interested in buying it. Before "judging" something, we should first have a personal opinion and not write what we see on YouTube. To wrap it up, whoever is interested should choose it. It is very easy to overclock, yes, you will definitely need a very good CPU cooler and certainly a motherboard with a Z490 chipset to maximize its performance. It's what most processors need for your requirements.