The Core i5-8600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Consumes up to 19% less energy – 77 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-8600K vs Core i5-3450
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
184
90%
Min 1% FPS
128
91%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-8600K vs Core i5-3450 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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+2
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Very High
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+3
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Very High
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Best Looking
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
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+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8600K vs Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600K vs Core i5-3450 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
81%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
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General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
$257.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
95 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |