Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-8600K is 565 days older than the cheaper Core i3-9100F.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K
- Performs up to 2% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-9100F - 253 vs 248 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100F - 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i5-8600K - $41.67 vs $108.57
- Up to 60% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-8600K - $0.19 vs $0.48 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-8600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Buy for €120.51 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6215 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
248
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.19/FPS
100%
Price, €
€46.25
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €46.25 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6215 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8600K | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
---|---|---|
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |