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Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-9700F

Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-9700F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i5-8600K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 120.51 on Amazon

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Updated 3563 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-9700F

3.0 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core 3 GHz speed (Up to 4.7 GHz) Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700F)

Buy for 239.43 on Amazon

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Updated 3563 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-8600K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 120.51 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3563 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-9700F

3.0 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core 3 GHz speed (Up to 4.7 GHz) Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700F)

Buy for 239.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3563 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-8600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-9700F on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-8600K is 565 days older than the more expensive Core i7-9700F.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K

  • Up to 50% cheaper than Core i7-9700F - $108.57 vs $215.7
  • Up to 49% better value when playing Dead Space than Core i7-9700F - $0.79 vs $1.56 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700F

  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-8600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600K - 8 vs 6 threads
This is a free version of Dead Space.
Dead Space

Dead Space

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

153

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.79/FPS

100%

Price, €

€120.51

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 120.51 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3563 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Core i7-9700F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

153

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.56/FPS

50%

Price, €

€239.43

50%

Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core 3 GHz speed (Up to 4.7 GHz) Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700F)

Buy for 239.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3563 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

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Core i7-9700F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1546

99%

Multi-Core

5597

89%

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Core i7-9700F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1549

100%

Multi-Core

6256

100%

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo

Intel Core i5-8600K

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Intel Core i7-9700F

Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Apr 23rd, 2019
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
6Threads
8
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier30.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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