Intel Core i5-9500 vs Intel Core i5-9600K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-9500 and Intel Core i5-9600K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-9500
- CPU is newer: launch date 6 month(s) later
- Around 46% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 95 Watt
- 3.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 4862 vs 1574
- 2.8x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 8413 vs 2984
- 3.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 4862 vs 1574
- 2.8x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 8413 vs 2984
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 23 Apr 2019 vs October 2018 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 95 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4862 vs 1574 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 8413 vs 2984 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4862 vs 1574 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 8413 vs 2984 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-9600K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 5% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 4.40 GHz
- Around 6% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2731 vs 2573
- Around 8% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 10643 vs 9865
- Around 9% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1249 vs 1151
- Around 20% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5603 vs 4681
- Around 6% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2162 vs 2042
- Around 6% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2162 vs 2042
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz vs 4.40 GHz |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2731 vs 2573 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 10643 vs 9865 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1249 vs 1151 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5603 vs 4681 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2162 vs 2042 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2162 vs 2042 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-9500
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-9600K
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| Name | Intel Core i5-9500 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2573 | 2731 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9865 | 10643 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1151 | 1249 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4681 | 5603 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2042 | 2162 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4862 | 1574 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 8413 | 2984 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2042 | 2162 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4862 | 1574 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 8413 | 2984 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 4240 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-9500 | Intel Core i5-9600K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Coffee Lake |
| Launch date | 23 Apr 2019 | October 2018 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $192 - $202 | |
| Place in performance rating | 401 | 1198 |
| Processor Number | i5-9500 | i5-9600K |
| Series | 9th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors | 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Price now | $279.99 | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 14.04 | |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.00 GHz | 3.70 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 256K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 9 MB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz | 4.60 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 6 |
| Number of threads | 6 | 6 |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | 41.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3E92 | 0x3E98 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA1151 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 95 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | PCG 2015D (130W) |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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