Intel Core i5 9600K 6-core LGA1151
Intel
62 Overall Score
vs
Intel 5120
Intel
50 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 5120
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 9600K | Intel 5120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 9600K | 5120 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 14★ |
| Threads | 6 | 28★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 14★ |
| L3 Cache | 9 | 19.25★ |
| 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 | LGA 3647 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 95★ | 105 |
| 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 5120
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 9600K 6-core LGA1151
Intel 5120
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 9600K
Scores 62 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
