Core i5-10600T vs Core i7-10850H

Core i5-10600T

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Core i7-10850H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10600T

6 / 12

11,505

0.0%

11,591

+0.7%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10600T

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

107%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

107%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

106%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

106%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

106%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

105%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

105%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

105%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

105%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

102%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

102%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

101%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

101%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

100%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

100%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

100%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

100%

#172

Core i9-13900KS

MSRP: $699|Avg: $580

100%

#173

Ryzen 5 2400G

MSRP: $169|Avg: $84

99%

#174

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $675

99%

#175

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5

99%

#176

Core i7-13700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

99%

#177

Athlon 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

98%

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

98%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

98%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

97%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

97%

#182

Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

97%

#183

Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

97%

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10850H

#700

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1000%

#701

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

985%

#702

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

905%

#703

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

900%

#704

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

892%

#706

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

862%

#707

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

826%

#708

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

825%

#709

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

803%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-10850H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-10600T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-10600T	Core i7-10850H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-10600T offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 (vs $395), it costs 72% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 256% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-10850H.

Insight	Core i5-10600T	Core i7-10850H
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+256%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-10600T Benchmark Check

Core i7-10850H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10600T and Core i7-10850H

Core i5-10600T

The Core i5-10600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,505 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-10850H

The Core i7-10850H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,591 points. Launch price was $395.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-10600T and Core i7-10850H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i5-10600T versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10850H — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-10850H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-10850H is built on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-10600T scores 11,505 against the Core i7-10850H's 11,591 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-10850H. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-10600T vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10850H.

Feature	Core i5-10600T	Core i7-10850H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.9 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.7 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	12 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	11,505	11,591
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	6,440

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10600T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-10850H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10600T	Core i7-10850H
Socket	LGA1200	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-10600T) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10850H). The Core i7-10850H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i5-10600T requires a dedicated GPU.