The Core i5-8600K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9500F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $98.19 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9500F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-9500F
- Up to 48% cheaper – $108.43 vs $206.62
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-8600K vs Core i5-9500F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$206.62
52%
Value, $/FPS
$1.08/FPS
53%
Core i5-9500F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
99%
Min 1% FPS
124
99%
Price, $
$108.43
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
100%
Core i5-8600K vs Core i5-9500F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8600K vs Core i5-9500F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600K vs Core i5-9500F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-9500F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9500F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $257.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 6 | Threads | 6 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 9 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
