Compare / Core i7-8700 vs Core i5-9600KF
Core i7-8700 vs Core i5-9600KF: which is better?
Core i7-8700 and Core i5-9600KF perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-9600KF offers better value for money.
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Cheaper: Core i5-9600KFValue: Core i5-9600KF
Head to head
42%
Gaming performance
40%
54/100
Part score
53/100
227 FPS
Average FPS
220 FPS
≈ $87 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $66 (used)
79/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i7-8700 | Core i5-9600KF | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Max boost | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2018 | 2018 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i7-8700Core i5-9600KF
227average FPS
220average FPS