Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i7-8700
36Single-core35.3
29.8Multi-core33.3
31Gaming37.9
5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-8700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 35 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+7) and Multi-core (+3). Intel Core i5-9600K 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
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 16% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- Stronger Multi-core score: 33 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 38 vs 31
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 33% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 9 MB
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 12+100% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 12 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz+4% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,580+5%Top 56% | 1,500Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,000Top 76% | 6,400+28%Top 65% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,200Top 72% | 1,230+3%Top 68% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,700Top 75% | 8,400+25%Top 68% |
| PassMark | 11,200Top 76% | 13,000+16%Top 71% |
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