The Core i5-9600K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4670K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $96.63 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4670K
- Up to 66% cheaper – $50.00 vs $146.63
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 12% less energy – 84 vs 95 Watts
Core i5-9600K vs Core i5-4670K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9600K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$146.63
34%
Value, $/FPS
$0.71/FPS
35%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-9600K vs Core i5-4670K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9600K vs Core i5-4670K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9600K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-4670K
Jun 2nd, 2013
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4670K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2013 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
