Intel Core i5-9600K
The Intel Core i5-9600K is a Intel processor released in 2018 in the Coffee Lake Refresh generation. It has 6 cores, running at 3700 MHz (up to 4600 MHz). It is built on a 14 nm process. Rated power draw is 95 W. Launch price was around $262.
Atlas performance index195 estimate
Ranks #49 of 70 hand-rated CPUs. Fastest CPU we rate: 960. See the CPU hierarchy.
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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Released | 2018 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 6 |
| Base clock | 3700 MHz |
| Boost clock | 4600 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Process | 14 nm |
| Launch price | $262 |
| Atlas performance index | 195 estimate |
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