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Intel i5-9600K vs i5-8600K

The Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz is newer than Intel Core i5-8600K @ 3.60GHz, while the multi-threaded (CPU Mark) is simliar, Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz is around 5% faster in single-thread testing. Both CPUs operates at simliar power levels (TDP). All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 8804 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz×Intel Core i5-8600K @ 3.60GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeFCLGA1151-2FCLGA1151-2
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 4.6 GHzUp to 4.3 GHz
# of Physical Cores6 (Threads: 6)6 (Threads: 6)
CacheL1: 384KB, L2: 1.5MB, L3: 9MBL1: 384KB, L2: 1.5MB, L3: 9MB
TDP95W95W
Yearly Running Cost$17.34$17.34
OtherIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
First Seen on ChartQ4 2018Q4 2017
# of Samples55083296
CPU Value0.00.0
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)2731(0.0%)2582(-5.4%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)10643(0.0%)10166(-4.5%)

CPU Mark Rating
As of 17th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz
10,643
Intel Core i5-8600K @ 3.60GHz
10,166
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 17th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz
2,731
Intel Core i5-8600K @ 3.60GHz
2,582
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz Intel Core i5-8600K @ 3.60GHz
Max TDP95W95W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.190.19
Running cost per day$0.048$0.048
Power consumption per year (kWh)69.369.3
Running cost per year$17.34$17.34
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.