Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i9-9900K
29Single-core40.4
24Multi-core41.2
23.8Gamingspec-based47.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-9900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.5 to 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+11). Intel Core i5-6600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- Stronger single-core score: 40 vs 29
- Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 24
- 300% higher threads: 16 vs 4
- 206% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 4,050
- 191% higher PassMark: 18,600 vs 6,400
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 91 W+4% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 16+300% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5 GHz+28% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB+167% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Bottom 19% | 1,720+32%Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Bottom 9% | 8,800+163%Bottom 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,110Bottom 17% | 1,280+15%Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 9% | 12,400+206%Bottom 47% |
| PassMark | 6,400Bottom 8% | 18,600+191%Bottom 32% |
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