Compare / Core i7-8700K vs Core i5-10600
Core i7-8700K vs Core i5-10600: which is better?
Core i7-8700K and Core i5-10600 perform almost the same in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-10600 offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i5-10600Value: Core i5-10600
Head to head
44%
Gaming performance
43%
56/100
Part score
55/100
178 FPS
Average FPS
176 FPS
≈ $87 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $82 (used)
96/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i7-8700K | Core i5-10600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 |
| Max boost | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2017 | 2020 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i7-8700KCore i5-10600
178average FPS
176average FPS