Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i7-5930K
36Single-core20.9
29.8Multi-core30.8
31Gaming37.7
8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-9600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 32 to 29.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+15). Intel Core i7-5930K 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 i5-9600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 36 vs 21
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 50% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,580 vs 1,050
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 32% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 140 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- Stronger gaming score: 38 vs 31
- 150% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 16
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 67% higher L3 cache: 15 MB vs 9 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W+32% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 12+100% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+24% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 15 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,580+50%Top 56% | 1,050Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,000Top 76% | 5,050+1%Top 75% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,200+30%Top 72% | 920Top 93% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,700Top 75% | 6,800+1%Top 73% |
| PassMark | 11,200Top 76% | 13,300+19%Top 70% |
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