Intel Core i5-10500
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.1 - 4.5 GHz
Socket: LGA1200
TDP: 65W
Price: $239.99 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-10500
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.1 - 4.5 GHz
Socket
LGA1200
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$239.99
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-10500 packs 6 cores and 12 threads. 12MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1200 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core.
Clocks span 3.1GHz base to 4.5GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $239.99 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Comet Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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