i5-L16G7 vs i5-10600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-10600KF
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
8.96
+321%
Core i5-L16G7
2020
5 cores / 5 threads, 7 Watt
2.13

Core i5-10600KF outperforms Core i5-L16G7 by a whopping 321% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8641870
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Ice Lake
Power efficiency8.9328.80
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Lakefield (2020)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)June 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$281

Detailed specifications

Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)5 (Penta-Core)
Threads125
Base clock speed4.1 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data82 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,050 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FC-CSP1016
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt7 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+

Security technologies

Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Bootno data+
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666LPDDR4X-4267
Maximum memory size128 GB8 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/s34 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data500 MHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDX12
OpenGLno dataOpenGL4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes166

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-10600KF 8.96
+321%
i5-L16G7 2.13

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-10600KF 14226
+320%
i5-L16G7 3386

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-10600KF 1698
+182%
i5-L16G7 603

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-10600KF 6789
+469%
i5-L16G7 1193

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.96 2.13
Physical cores 6 5
Threads 12 5
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 7 Watt

i5-10600KF has a 320.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 20% more physical cores and 140% more threads.

i5-L16G7, on the other hand, has a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 1685.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-10600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-L16G7 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-10600KF is a desktop processor while Core i5-L16G7 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-10600KF and Core i5-L16G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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