The Core i5-9600KF is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700 and it's also a better value for money, as it's CA$25.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 9% cheaper – CA$240.00 vs CA$265.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-8700
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i7-8700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$240
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.25/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
189
99%
Min 1% FPS
125
99%
Price, CA$
CA$265
90%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.4/FPS
89%
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i7-8700 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 i5-9600KF vs Core i7-8700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9600KF vs Core i7-8700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $303.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 6 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 9 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
