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Core i5-9600K: Control
$139.00
In Control, the Core i5-9600K outperforms 53% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $139.00. You should consider the faster Ryzen 5 9600X.
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Core i5-9600K in Control
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Released in 2019
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Core i5-9600K's Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Current Price | $139.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| Power Consumption | 95W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| HowManyFPS Rank | TOP 238 (Desktop) |
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 |
| Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPU | UHD 630 |
| RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
| Overclock Support | Overclockable |
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