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Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i5-9600KF gaming benchmark

Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i5-9600KF

Processor comparisons   04-02-2023
   For example you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice after reading the full tests Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i5-9600KF and understand which is better for games or simple use for rendering, programming, machine learning, video editing, streaming. Here you can find all information from many benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like Cinebench 23 (20, 15), PCMark 10, Dolphin Emulator, SuperPi, Furmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, VeraCrypt, AIDA64, Gears 5, 7zip, PassMark, Blender, Prime95, MATLAB, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Handbrake, UserBenchmark, RealBench, Blender, GeekBench 6, 5.2, 3DMark, WPrime.
   Gaming performance of processors in:
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • DOOM: Eternal
  • Valheim
  • Last Man Standing
  • Death Stranding
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Halo Infinite
  • Fallout 76
  • Overwatch
  • Apex Legends
  • World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
  • Fortnite
  • Watch Dogs Legion
  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • Assassin's Creed Valhalla
  • Valorant
  • Red Dead Redemption 2
  • Borderlands 3

   After reading the results of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i5-9600KF or Intel Core i5-6600K.

 
Intel Core i5-6600K
Intel Core i5-9600KF

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark
Core i5-6600K51% Core i5-9600KF53%
The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i5-9600KF is 3% better than Core i5-6600K. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.
Core i5-6600K52% Core i5-9600KF53%
The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Hitman 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Metro Exodus, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V, Half-Life: Alyx, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Ghostrunner, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Microsoft Flight Simulator, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Control, DOTA 2A, League of Legends (LOL), Monster Hunter World, Horizon Zero Dawn, NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite92.994.5
Valorant105.5107.4
Cyberpunk 207759.160.1
Apex Legends99.2101.0
Call of Duty Warzone79.180.5
Overwatch85.587.0
Red Dead Redemption 272.874.1
DOOM Eternal52.853.7
Warzone82.383.8
Assassin's Creed88.690.2
Valheim87.689.1
The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.


Power consumption
Core i5-6600K51% Core i5-9600KF48%
To make a final choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-6600K is more energy efficient than the Core i5-9600KF as it consumes less power: 91W vs. 95W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, streaming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance
Intel Core i5-6600K Intel Core i5-9600KF
Cinbench 15 Single-core166204
Cinbench 15 Multi-core6001165
Cinbench 20 Single-core395475
Cinbench 20 Multi-core15722643
Cinbench 23 Single-core10411276
Cinbench 23 Multi-core39657301

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance
Intel Core i5-6600K Intel Core i5-9600KF
Single-Core23562834
Multi-Core628610887

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance
Intel Core i5-6600K Intel Core i5-9600KF
Single-Core13991395
Multi-Core47666382

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

Intel Core i5-6600K Intel Core i5-9600KF
Announcement dateSeptember 26, 2015April 01, 2019
TypeDesktopDesktop
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1151
Core nameSkylakeCoffee Lake
Architecturex86x86
Generation69
Turbo Frequency3.9 MHz4.6 MHz
Frequency3.5 MHz3.7 MHz
Cores46
Threads46
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Bit6464
Lithography14 nm14 nm
Transistors count2460 millions7600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)91 W95 W
Memory typeDDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35VDDR4-2666
Max. Memory64 Gb128 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth34.1 GB/s41.6 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache6 MB9 MB
OverclockingNoNo
Supports ECCNoNo
Part numberExpansion Options
In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i5-9600KF is 5% better than Core i5-6600K in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i5-9600KF has 2 more core than Core i5-6600K. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-6600K is better: 2
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-9600KF is better: 30
   However, it should be realized that all the number in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple quantitative comparison. Better to watch the testing video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i5-6600K and Intel Core i5-9600KF before making a choice which of the processors to buy for gaming.
Intel Core i5-6600K - all data

•  Cinebench r15 score
•  Cinebench r20 score
•  Cinebench r23 score
•  GeekBench 6, 5.2 score
Intel Core i5-9600KF - all data

•  Cinebench r15 score
•  Cinebench r20 score
•  Cinebench r23 score
•  GeekBench 6, 5.2 score


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Intel Core i5-9600KF Processor Comparisons
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• Vs Ryzen 3 5300GE
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