The Core i5-9600KF is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9900. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
The Core i9-9900 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i9-9900
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 6 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i9-9900
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
206
99%
Min 1% FPS
141
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-9600KF vs Core i9-9900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9600KF vs Core i9-9900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
9 MB
56%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $423.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake-R |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 6 | Threads | 16 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| 9 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
