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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-9600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-9600KF is 2921 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600KF
- Performs up to 5% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-2600K - 177 vs 169 FPS
- Up to 29% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - CA$249.0 vs CA$350.0
- Up to 32% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-2600K - CA$1.41 vs CA$2.07 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600KF - 8 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i5-9600KF
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
177
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.41/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$249
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores Up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i5-9600KF
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-9600KF | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
| 6 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-9600KF or Core i7-2600K
Assassin's Creed Valhalla, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High
30 FPS
CA$158.06/FPS
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Core i5-9600KF
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