Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900K is 654 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Up to 69% cheaper than Core i9-9900K - CA$153.92 vs CA$500.0
- Up to 68% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-9900K - CA$0.56 vs CA$1.76 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900K
- Performs up to 3% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-7600 - 284 vs 277 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600 - 16 vs 4 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
277
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.56/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$153.92
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$153.92 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 159 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
284
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.76/FPS
31%
Price, CA$
CA$500
30%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$500 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 159 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600 | vs | Intel Core i9-9900K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |