The Core i5-8600 is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i5-9500, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$62.28 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600
- Up to 33% cheaper – CA$127.72 vs CA$190.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-9500
The Core i5-8600 is better in every way
Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-9500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
CA$127.72
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.68/FPS
100%
Core i5-9500
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
CA$190
67%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.01/FPS
67%
Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-9500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-9500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-9500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-9500
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| $213.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 6 | Threads | 6 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 9 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
