Intel Core i5 9600K 6-core LGA1151
Intel
62 Overall Score
vs
Intel E5-2699v4
Intel
32 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 9600K 6-core LGA1151
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
Intel E5-2699v4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Efficiency
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 9600K | Intel E5-2699v4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Xeon |
| Model | 9600K | E5-2696v4 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 22★ |
| Threads | 6 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 4★ |
| L3 Cache | 9 | 39★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| 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 LGA1151
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong single thread (77th percentile)
- Strong platform (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Intel E5-2699v4
- Below average single thread (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average efficiency (30th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i5 9600K 6-core LGA11510.346score per dollar
vs
Intel E5-2699v40.020score per dollar
Intel Core i5 9600K 6-core LGA1151 offers 17.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 9600K
Scores 62 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
