Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i7-8700K
36Single-core37.3
29.8Multi-core34.7
31Gaming38.5
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-8700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.4 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+8) and Multi-core (+5). 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
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 31
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 37% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 6,700
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,800 vs 5,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151-v2 |
| 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 i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 12+100% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 12 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,580+1%Top 56% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,000Top 76% | 6,800+36%Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,200Top 72% | 1,270+6%Top 63% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,700Top 75% | 9,200+37%Top 61% |
| PassMark | 11,200Top 76% | 13,900+24%Top 68% |
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