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Core i5-8600K

Core i5
Current Price
$109.00
MSRP: $257.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#188
of 234
Overall Rank
#205
of 251
Value Rank
#104
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
6
Threads
6
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
Lithography
14nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
9 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
95W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 630

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i5-8600K (Selected)5,456

Quick Stats

Generation
8th Gen
Release Date
10/5/2017 - 8 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
5456
Value50.1
Efficiency57.4

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,245
Cinebench R23 Multi6,775
Geekbench 6 Single1,622
Geekbench 6 Multi5,748
PassMark12,180

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Core i5-8600K
55%
55%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Core i5-8600K features 6 cores and 6 threads on Coffee Lake, boosting up to 4.3 GHz with unlocked multiplier. This processor marked Intel's shift to 6-core mainstream gaming, delivering excellent performance for its generation. Despite lacking hyperthreading, the 6 physical cores provided strong gaming capabilities with overclocking potential. While several generations old, it remains viable for gaming-focused builds on budget. The unlocked multiplier attracted enthusiasts seeking value performance. Often available at affordable pricing for entry-level gaming systems with proven reliability and overclocking flexibility.