Intel Core i5-8600 vs Intel Core i9-10850K
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-8600 and the Intel Core i9-10850K. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 125W |
| Cores | 6 | 10 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB | 20 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 10 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake | Comet Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Winner: Intel Core i9-10850K — driven by Cores (10), Boost Clock (5.2 GHz), L3 Cache (20 MB)
Intel Core i5-8600
3
performance points
Intel Core i9-10850K
9
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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