Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-8600 is 247 days older than the cheaper Core i5-9500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9500
- Up to 16% cheaper than Core i5-8600 - $116.94 vs $138.93
- Up to 16% better value when playing Control than Core i5-8600 - $0.64 vs $0.76 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for €154.21 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 216 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
202
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
100%
Price, €
€129.8
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €129.8 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 216 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8600 | vs | Intel Core i5-9500 |
---|---|---|
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
6 | Threads | 6 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |