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Core i5-8600: Gears 5
$164.99
In Gears 5, the Core i5-8600 outperforms 48% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $164.99. You should consider the faster Ryzen 5 9600X.
Released in 2019
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Core i5-8600 in Gears 5
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Released in 2019
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Core i5-8600's Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
| MSRP | $213.00 |
| Current Price | $164.99 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| Power Consumption | 65W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| HowManyFPS Rank | TOP 267 (Desktop) |
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 |
| Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPU | UHD Graphics 630 |
| RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
| Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
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