Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-9600KF is 460 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-8600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K
- Up to 21% cheaper than Core i5-9600KF - €256.88 vs €323.66
- Up to 20% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-9600KF - €0.52 vs €0.65 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600KF
- Performs up to 0% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i5-8600K - 496 vs 494 FPS
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
494
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.52/FPS
100%
Price, €
€256.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €256.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6490 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
496
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.65/FPS
80%
Price, €
€323.66
79%
FPS Winner
Buy for €323.66 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6490 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8600K | vs | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
---|---|---|
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
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 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |