The Core i5-8600K is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i7-9700F, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $49.38 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- Up to 19% cheaper – $206.62 vs $256.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-9700F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-9700F
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-9700F 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
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.08/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$256
80%
Value, $/FPS
$1.34/FPS
81%
Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-9700F 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 i7-9700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-9700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
$257.00 | MSRP | $333.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 6 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 9 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
