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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9600K outperforms Core i5-8259U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-9600K is 197 days newer than Core i5-8259U.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K
- Performs up to 6% better in Battlefield IV than Core i5-8259U - 429 vs 406 FPS
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-9600K
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
429
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.34/FPS
100%
Price, $
$145
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-8259U
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Core i5-9600K
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8259U | vs | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel BGA 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 95 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| Iris Pro Plus | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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