The Intel Core i5-10500 processor is a powerful 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor designed for mainstream users who demand high performance and efficiency. It is part of Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake-S processor family, which is based on the 14nm++ manufacturing process.

Key Features

• 6 cores, 12 threads: The i5-10500 features 6 physical cores and 12 threads, allowing it to handle demanding workloads with ease.

• Up to 4.5 GHz Turbo Boost: The i5-10500 can automatically boost its clock speed up to 4.5 GHz for demanding tasks.

• 12 MB Intel Smart Cache: The i5-10500 includes 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache, which helps to improve performance by reducing latency and improving data access speeds.

• Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0: Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 dynamically increases the processor's clock speed when only a subset of cores is being used, allowing for improved performance when needed.

• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology enables each of the processor's 6 cores to handle up to 2 threads at a time, effectively doubling the number of threads to 12.

• PCI Express 3.0 support: The i5-10500 supports up to 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes, providing ample bandwidth for high-speed graphics cards and other peripherals.

• Integrated graphics: The i5-10500 includes Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated graphics, which can be used for basic tasks such as web browsing and video playback.

• Socket LGA1200: The i5-10500 uses Socket LGA1200, which is compatible with a wide range of motherboards.

• 65W TDP: The i5-10500 has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65W, making it a relatively energy-efficient processor.

Performance

The Intel Core i5-10500 processor offers significant performance improvements over its predecessors. It is a great choice for users who need a powerful processor for gaming, video editing, photo editing, and other demanding tasks.

In benchmarks, the i5-10500 consistently outperforms the previous generation i5-9400 processor. For example, in the Cinebench R20 benchmark, the i5-10500 scores an average of 3,900 points, compared to 3,200 points for the i5-9400.

Hyper Threading

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UHD Graphics 630

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