Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900KS outperforms Core i5-6600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-9900KS is 1579 days newer than Core i5-6600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KS
- Performs up to 4% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-6600K - 260 vs 249 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600K - 16 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Consumes up to 28% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900KS - 91 vs 127 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
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Desktop • Oct 28th, 2019
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Single-Core
1419
79.71910112359551%
Multi-Core
4012
46.67287110283853%
Intel Core i9-9900KS | vs | Intel Core i5-6600K |
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Oct 28th, 2019 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
127 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |