Intel Core i5-10500 vs Intel Core i5-10600

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10500 and Intel Core i5-10600 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10500 is 4% slower and 6% more expensive than Intel Core i5-10600.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-10600
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PRICE£210.95£198.88
CPU MARK1317213686
VALUE6269
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY203211
CORES6 x 3.10 GHz6 x 3.30 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz4.80 GHz
THREADS28052927
DATEQ2/2020Q2/2020

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97

Is Intel Core i5-10500 better than Intel Core i5-10600?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-10600 by 11%.


The Intel Core i5-10500 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 13172. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 203. The Intel Core i5-10600 efficiency score is 211. So, the Intel Core i5-10600 leads by 4%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.