Intel · 2018
Intel Core i5-9600K
Ranked #61 of 129 processors we track — faster than about 56% of them. This is a capable mid-range gaming processor, best matched with mid-tier graphics cards.
Tier C
58/100
Gaming performance index
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz |
| TDP | 95 W |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Performance tier | C |
What the Intel Core i5-9600K can run
476 games at or above the recommended CPU spec
13 games it meets the minimum spec for
0 games below the minimum requirement
Counts are against the 489 titles in our game requirements database. CPU requirements are only half the picture — run a full compatibility check to factor in your graphics card and memory.
Most demanding games for this CPU
| Game | Recommended CPU score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Palworld | 68 | Playable |
| Satisfactory | 68 | Playable |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 61 | Playable |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 58 | Comfortable |
| Path of Exile 2 | 58 | Comfortable |
| Monster Hunter Wilds | 55 | Comfortable |
| Rust | 53 | Comfortable |
| World of Warcraft: The War Within | 44 | Comfortable |