Core i5-9600: specs and comparison

Performance score

Core i5-9600 2019 · 6/6 cores/threads, 65 W

22.95

Single-core	36.41
Multi-core	14.44

Core i5-9600 scores 22.95 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #402 of 532 CPUs in our database.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Description

Core i5-9600 is a desktop Intel processor based on the Coffee Lake Refresh architecture, released on Q2 2019. It has 6 cores and 6 threads running at 3.1–4.6 GHz, 9 MB of L3 cache and the 14 nm process. It fits the LGA1151 socket, has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4-2666 memory.

Overview

Score (0–100)	22.95
Ranking position	402
Power efficiency (0–100)	18.45
Type	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel
Architecture	Coffee Lake Refresh
Release date	Q2 2019

Specifications

Cores	6
Threads	6
Base clock	3.1 GHz
Boost clock	4.6 GHz
L3 cache	9 MB
Process node	14 nm
Unlocked multiplier	no
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630
NPU (AI accelerator)	no

Compatibility

Socket	LGA1151
TDP	65 W

Memory and PCI Express

Memory type	DDR4-2666
Memory channels	2
Max memory	128 GB
PCI Express version	3.0
PCIe lanes	16

Games

Core i5-9600 meets 92% of minimum and 54% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).

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