Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i5-9500
34.5Single-core34.2
29.8Multi-core28.1
29.1Gamingspec-based29.7
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-8600K scores 31 against 30.3 for Intel Core i5-9500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-8600K edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K
- 20% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9500
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $257
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i5-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i5-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 6 | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i5-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i5-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i5-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i5-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,480Bottom 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,400Bottom 25% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,210Bottom 23% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,800Bottom 20% | — |
| PassMark | 10,133+3%Bottom 18% | 9,842Bottom 17% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,565Bottom 22% | 2,565Bottom 22% |
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