Core i5-9600K

Core i5-9600K

Gaming performance index 39, faster than 44% of desktop processors in our catalog.

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  1. Core i7-8700
    40
  2. Ryzen 5 3600
    40
  3. Core i5-10400
    40
  4. Core i5-9600K
    39
  5. Ryzen 3 3300X
    38
  6. Core i5-8600K
    38
  7. Ryzen 7 2700X
    36
Brand
INTEL
Series
Core 9th Gen
Released
2018
Socket
LGA1151
Cores / threads
6 / 6
Base / boost clock
3.7 / 4.6 GHz
TDP
95 W

Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i5-9600K

Balanced pairings: fast enough to use the CPU, not so fast that the CPU holds them back.

Best GPU for the Core i5-9600K: picks for 1080p, 1440p and 4K

Platform

Socket LGA1151 · memory DDR4 · 95 W TDP

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Specs: manufacturer page. Performance index is our own estimate.