Intel Core i5-9600K
The Intel Core i5-9600K has 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is at 3.7 GHz. Its multiplier is unlocked, making it possible to overclock the processor easily.
Based on 70 benchmarks we rate its gaming performance level at 5.57/10. Compared to the alternatives it is a rather weak processor for games.
For regular application workloads, based on 17 benchmarks we rate its performance level at 3.15/10. It is one of the stronger processors for regular applications.
Specifications
Model Info
- Producer
- Intel
- MPN
- BX80684I59600K
- EAN
- 5032037140171
- UPC
- 735858392488
- Year
Clock
- Base Clock
- 3.7 GHz
- Turbo Clock
- GHz
- Unlocked Multiplier
Cores
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 6
Cache
- L1 Cache
- L2 Cache
- L3 Cache
Misc
- TDP
- 95 W
- Socket
- 1151
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD 630
- Product Page
Reviews
Guru3D
Everything ran pretty much as expected with expected perf, gaming wise the 9600K will excel if you give it a fast enough GPU. It is in that mindset that I am stating this, value for money wise this might be the best gaming CPU to get in the enthusiast class gaming range.
tom's Hardware
The $263 Core i5-9600K at stock settings regularly beat an overclocked $329 Ryzen 7 2700X in games, and we expect even more performance from the Core i5 once we overclock it.