Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i5-9600KF
36Single-core37.9
29.6Multi-core29.1
31Gamingspec-based31
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-9600K scores 31.9 against 32.2 for Intel Core i5-9600KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-9600KF edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 6 | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | None |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,580Bottom 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,000Bottom 20% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,200Bottom 23% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,700Bottom 19% | — |
| PassMark | 10,653Bottom 19% | 10,637Bottom 19% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,720Bottom 31% | 2,708Bottom 29% |
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