Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i5-9600K vs Core i9-9960X

Core i5-9600K vs Core i9-9960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-9600K outperforms Core i9-9960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-9600K and Core i9-9960X have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K

  • Performs up to 6% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i9-9960X - 112 vs 106 FPS
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 95 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9960X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 32 vs 6 threads
This is a free version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

112

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.87/FPS

100%

Price, €

€209.12

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9600K processore 3,7 GHz Scatola 9 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA 1151

Buy for 209.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 217 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9960X Logo
Core i9-9960X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

106

94%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Intel Core i9-9960X Logo
Core i9-9960X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

100%

Multi-Core

6468

64%

Intel Core i9-9960X Logo
Core i9-9960X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1378

80%

Multi-Core

9994

100%

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo

Intel Core i5-9600K

vs
Intel Core i9-9960X Logo

Intel Core i9-9960X

Oct 19th, 2018Release DateOct 19th, 2018
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Coffee LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
16
6Threads
32
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
4.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
95 W
TDP165 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier31.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2024 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.