The EPYC 9654 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 9654
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 192 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600
- Consumes up to 82% less energy – 65 vs 360 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the EPYC 9654 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
EPYC 9654 vs Core i5-8600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 9654
Nov 10th, 2022
Average FPS
195
100%
Min 1% FPS
129
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
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Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
187
96%
Min 1% FPS
124
96%
Price, CA$
CA$140.49
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.75/FPS
100%
EPYC 9654 vs Core i5-8600 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 EPYC 9654 vs Core i5-8600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 9654 vs Core i5-8600 in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 9654
Nov 10th, 2022
Cores
96-core
100%
L3 Cache
384 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
6%
L3 Cache
9 MB
2%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 9654 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
| $11,805.00 | MSRP | $213.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP5 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Not Available | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 360 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
96 | Cores | 6 |
192 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
384 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
