The Core i5-8600 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-10600KF, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$95.16 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600
- Up to 43% cheaper – CA$127.72 vs CA$222.88
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-10600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-10600KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-10600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
187
97%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, CA$
CA$127.72
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.68/FPS
100%
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$222.88
57%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.16/FPS
59%
Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-10600KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-10600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-10600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $213.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 6 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
| 9 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
