Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-8600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10600K is 806 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-8600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 2% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-8600 - 256 vs 250 FPS
- Up to 16% cheaper than Core i5-8600 - £158.88 vs £189.16
- Up to 18% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-8600 - £0.62 vs £0.76 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600 - 12 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
256
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.62/FPS
100%
Price, £
£158.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for £158.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 89 minutes ago
Buy for £189.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 89 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i5-8600 |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |