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Intel

Core i5-8600K

2017-10-05 · RRP $257

The Intel Core i5-8600K launched in October 2017 and scores 61.2 for gaming, 40th of the 54 processors we rank.

Performance scores

Gaming →
61.2
#40 of 54 on performance
value 119.1 · #15 of 54 for value
  • Gaming Index60
  • Boost Clock71.7
3D Modelling →
26.9
#41 of 54 on performance
value 52.3 · #35 of 54 for value
  • Cinebench MT17.5
  • Cores37.5
  • Boost Clock71.7
AI →
17.1
#42 of 54 on performance
value 33.3 · #37 of 54 for value
  • Cinebench MT17.5
  • AI Throughput0
  • Cores37.5
VR →
61.2
#40 of 54 on performance
value 119.1 · #15 of 54 for value
  • Gaming Index60
  • Boost Clock71.7

Specifications

Cores6
Threads6
Boost Clock4.3 GHz
L3 Cache9 MB
Gaming Index60
Cinebench MT7000
AI Throughput0 TOPS
TDP95 W
RRP$257

We compute these composites ourselves against fixed references (reference hardware ≈ 100). See methodology. RRP is the launch recommended retail price at approximate FX, not live retail.