Intel Core i5-10600K Review – Return of the 8700K!

1. Introducing Intel Core i5-10600K2. Testing Set-up3. CPU Tests - Cinebench R20, Cinebench R15 and Blender4. System Tests - 7-Zip, HandBrake and Sandra5. Gaming Tests: 3D Mark6. Gaming Tests: Deus Ex, Far Cry 5 and RDR27. Gaming Tests: Middle earth and Shadow of Tomb Raider8. Technical: Power and Temperature9. Closing Thoughts10. View All Pages

Technical Tests – Power and Temperature

Technical Tests – Power and Temperature Overview

There is no particular mystery here; Core i5-10600K is not particularly efficient however its low core count and modest clock speed means that it does not require much power, and as a result it runs nice and cool. Well perhaps there is a mystery as we have no idea why Intel rated this CPU at 125W TDP as it remains safely inside that limit.

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