Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i5-8600K | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-9600K or Intel Core i5-8600K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-9600K has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-9600K was released in Q4/2018. The Intel Core i5-8600K has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-8600K was released in Q4/2017. |
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Intel Core i5 (336) | Family | Intel Core i5 (336) |
Intel Core i 9000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Core i 8000 (20) |
9 | Generation | 8 |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Coffee Lake S |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Core i5-8600K | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-7600K |
Intel Core i5-10600K | Successor | Intel Core i5-9600K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-9600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9600K is 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-8600K has 6 CPU cores and 6 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8600K is at 3.60 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-9600K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8600K |
6 | Cores | 6 |
6 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.10 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-9600K or Intel Core i5-8600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Compute units | 24 |
192 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-9600K can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-8600K supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-9600K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8600K |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
9.00 MB | L3 Cache | 9.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-9600K is 95 W, while the Intel Core i5-8600K has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-9600K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8600K |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-9600K is manufactured in 14 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-8600K is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 9.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-9600K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8600K |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | LGA 1151-2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
260 $ | Release price | 295 $ |
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Intel Core i5-9600K
Geekbench 6 MT: 6,244 / 260 $ |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
Geekbench 6 MT: 5,831 / 295 $ |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i5-8600K |
Multimedia Office PC Intel Core i5 9600K Memory PC Intel PC Core i5-9600K NEXOC Gaming Notebook Laptop 15.6 Zoll mit i5-9600K |
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