If you need a six-core processor should you opt for Intel's new Core i5-10600K or AMD's Ryzen 5 3600X?

The Core i5-10600K was better with an idle temperature of 31C and a stock load temperature of 67C. Impressively, I was able to achieve a stable overclock of 5.1GHz at 1.36V.

Although the more expensive i7-10700K is the better option in certain situations, the i5-10600K is a surprisingly capable CPU. Especially if you’re willing to overclock your processor, it can ...

The Core i5-10600K is capable of picking up 5-15 percent in some benchmarks, with the higher figure more likely if you can hit an all-core 5-5.1GHz.

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With a higher TDP, hyperthreading, and more, Intel's Core i5-10600K packs some serious improvements over its predecessor. It's a 125W hexa-core chip that's unlocked for overclocking.

The Core i5-10600K delivers outstanding performance for $300, making it the ideal option for gamers.

Intel 10th Gen Core processors based on Comet Lake-S have arrived and the flagship Core i9-10900K and mainstream Core i5-10600K impress on the test - Page 2 ...

The Core i5-10600K was completely outdone here, barely able to stay within 1000 points of the Ryzen 5 and AMD added nearly 600 points to the score of the Ryzen 5 3600X too.

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The Core i5-10600K consumes much more power than its predecessor under load, but it's not outrageous and is easily justifiable, considering the 10600K's much better performance.