The Core i5-8600K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-10105F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $241.86 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i3-10105F
- Up to 84% cheaper – $45.06 vs $286.92
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Core i5-8600K vs Core i3-10105F
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$286.92
15%
Value, $/FPS
$1.39/FPS
16%
Core i3-10105F
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
99%
Price, $
$45.06
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.22/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8600K vs Core i3-10105F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600K vs Core i3-10105F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-10105F
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10105F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $257.00 | MSRP | $97.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Comet Lake-R |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
| 6 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
