Intel Core i5 9600K 6-core LGA 1151
Intel
61 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 9600K 6-core LGA 1151
72 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Intel Core i5-9600K is a solid mid-range processor with a 4.6 GHz turbo frequency that handles gaming well. However, the OEM version lacks a cooling solution, so you'll need to buy one separately. Overclocking is possible with proper cooling, and it works with most Z390 motherboards.
Pros
- High turbo frequency
- Good gaming performance
- Overclocking capable
- Compatible with Z390 boards
Cons
- No cooling solution included
- OEM version lacks warranty details
Performance 2
Cooling solution 2
Overclocking 2
Compatibility 1
Warranty 1
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Efficiency
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 9600K | MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 9600K | 9000 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 6★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 95★ | — |
| Max Turbo Power | 95★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 9600K 6-core LGA 1151
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (77th percentile)
- Strong platform (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average single thread (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ai (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 9600K 6-core LGA 11510.342score per dollar
vs
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.042score per dollar
Intel Core i5 9600K 6-core LGA 1151 offers 8.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 9600K
Scores 61 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
