The Core i5-10600KF is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7500 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $19.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10600KF
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7500
- Up to 20% cheaper – $80.00 vs $99.95
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-10600KF vs Core i5-7500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10600KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, $
$99.95
80%
Value, $/FPS
$0.52/FPS
83%
Core i5-10600KF vs Core i5-7500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10600KF vs Core i5-7500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600KF vs Core i5-7500 in core CPU performance specifications
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%
Core i5-7500
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
79%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
4.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
