Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i5-6600K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-9600K and Intel Core i5-6600K 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, 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), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-9600K
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 1 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 2 more threads: 6 vs 4
- Around 18% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
- Around 56% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 64°C
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Around 18% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2737 vs 2324
- Around 69% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 10663 vs 6319
- Around 13% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1249 vs 1103
- Around 54% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5603 vs 3627
- Around 66% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 4240 vs 2547
- Around 15% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2162 vs 1883
- Around 15% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2162 vs 1883
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | October 2018 vs 5 August 2015 |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 6 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz vs 3.90 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 64°C |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) vs 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB (shared) vs 6 MB |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB vs 64 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2737 vs 2324 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 10663 vs 6319 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1249 vs 1103 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5603 vs 3627 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 4240 vs 2547 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2162 vs 1883 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2162 vs 1883 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6600K
- Around 4% lower typical power consumption: 91 Watt vs 95 Watt
- 2.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3632 vs 1574
- 2.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6856 vs 2984
- 2.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3632 vs 1574
- 2.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6856 vs 2984
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 91 Watt vs 95 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3632 vs 1574 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6856 vs 2984 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3632 vs 1574 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6856 vs 2984 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-9600K
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-6600K
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| Name | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2737 | 2324 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 10663 | 6319 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1249 | 1103 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5603 | 3627 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 4240 | 2547 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2162 | 1883 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1574 | 3632 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2984 | 6856 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2162 | 1883 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1574 | 3632 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2984 | 6856 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.973 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 83.338 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.497 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.388 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.333 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i5-6600K | |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Skylake |
| Launch date | October 2018 | 5 August 2015 |
| Place in performance rating | 1198 | 1193 |
| Price now | $279.99 | $258.11 |
| Processor Number | i5-9600K | i5-6600K |
| Series | 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 14.04 | 9.19 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $242 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.70 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB (shared) | 6 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 64°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 6 | 4 |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | 34.1 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3E98 | 0x1912 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 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® HD Graphics 530 |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
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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 |
| Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
| Max resolution over WiDi | 1080p | |
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) | 95 Watt | 91 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) | PCG 2015D (130W) |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
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) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
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