The Core i3-7350K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $190.49 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-7350K
- Up to 83% cheaper – $39.99 vs $230.48
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 60 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-9600
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-9600
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7350K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
99%
Price, $
$39.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.19/FPS
100%
Core i5-9600
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$230.48
17%
Value, $/FPS
$1.12/FPS
17%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-9600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-9600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7350K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
44%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i5-9600
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
74%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7350K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
60 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 6 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
