Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i7-9700K
36Single-core39
29.8Multi-core35.5
31Gaming39.8
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-9700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.6 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+9) and Multi-core (+6). 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
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 40 vs 31
- 45% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,700 vs 6,700
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,000 vs 5,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 8+33% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 12 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,580Top 56% | 1,680+6%Top 53% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,000Top 76% | 7,000+40%Top 57% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,200Top 72% | 1,250+4%Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,700Top 75% | 9,700+45%Top 59% |
| PassMark | 11,200Top 76% | 14,300+28%Top 64% |
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