Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i3-9350KF

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Intel Core i5-9600K or Intel Core i5-9600K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-9600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i3-9350KF features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9350KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 9000
9 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-9600K Name Intel Core i3-9350KF
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-9600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9600K is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-9350KF has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9350KF is 4.0 GHz
6 Threads 4
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-9600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-9350KF does not have integrated graphics.
192 Shaders --
Q4/2017 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
9.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-9600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-9350KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
260 $ Release price 159 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
9.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
5643
5643
Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
4750
4750

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
2624
2624
Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1833
1833

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1260
1260
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
1244
1244