Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K 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 i5-6600K is 1205 days older than Core i9-9960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600K - 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 3% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i9-9960X - 145 vs 141 FPS
- Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 91 vs 165 Watts
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i5-6600K |
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Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |