Core i5-10500: specs and comparison

Performance score

Core i5-10500 2020 · 6/12 cores/threads, 65 W

25.26

Single-core	35.62
Multi-core	17.81

Core i5-10500 scores 25.26 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #375 of 532 CPUs in our database.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

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What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i5-10500

125

faster than 58% of tested · runs: 7

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Description

Core i5-10500 is a desktop Intel processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, released on Q2 2020. It has 6 cores and 12 threads running at 3.1–4.5 GHz, 12 MB of L3 cache and the 14 nm process. It fits the LGA1200 socket, has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4-2666 memory.

Overview

Score (0–100)	25.26
Ranking position	375
Power efficiency (0–100)	20.31
Type	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel
Architecture	Comet Lake
Release date	Q2 2020

Specifications

Cores	6
Threads	12
Base clock	3.1 GHz
Boost clock	4.5 GHz
L3 cache	12 MB
Process node	14 nm
Unlocked multiplier	no
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630
NPU (AI accelerator)	no

Compatibility

Socket	LGA1200
TDP	65 W

Memory and PCI Express

Memory type	DDR4-2666
Memory channels	2
Max memory	128 GB
PCI Express version	3.0
PCIe lanes	16

Games

Core i5-10500 meets 93% of minimum and 68% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).

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