Core i5-8600

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-8600

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-8600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,579 Rank: 433
Rank Name Score Visual
429 Core i3-7101E 5,581
+0%
430 Xeon Gold 6140 5,580
+0%
431 Core i5-10600K 5,580
+0%
432 Core i7-7800X 5,579
+0%
433 Core i5-8600 5,579
434 Xeon W-2140B 5,578
+-0%
435 Ryzen 3 3300X 5,572
-0.1%
436 Xeon E5-2643 v4 5,569
-0.2%
437 Ryzen 5 2600E 5,569
-0.2%
438 Core i3-6320 5,568
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-8600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,119 Rank: 556
Rank Name Score Visual
552 Xeon E5-2630 v3 5,126
+0.1%
553 Xeon E5-2687W v2 5,125
+0.1%
554 Core i5-8279U 5,120
+0%
555 Core i5-9600 5,119
+0%
556 Core i5-8600 5,119
557 Intel Core i7-3770K 5,116
-0.1%
558 Intel Core i7-4850HQ 5,114
-0.1%
559 Core i7-3930K 5,114
-0.1%
560 Xeon E-2334 5,114
-0.1%
561 Xeon E3-1280 v6 5,113
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-8600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,885 Rank: 315
Rank Name Score Visual
311 Core i3-10320 5,897
+0.2%
312 Xeon E3-1245 v6 5,895
+0.2%
313 Pentium Gold G5600 5,894
+0.2%
314 FX-9370 5,888
+0.1%
315 Core i5-8600 5,885
316 Core i7-10875H 5,882
-0.1%
317 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,882
-0.1%
318 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,879
-0.1%
319 Ryzen 3 5425U 5,875
-0.2%
320 Core i7-9700F 5,872
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-8600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,781 Rank: 550
Rank Name Score Visual
546 Ryzen 3 5400U 4,790
+0.2%
547 Core i7-8850H 4,787
+0.1%
548 Core i5-10500T 4,783
+0%
549 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 4,782
+0%
550 Core i5-8600 4,781
551 Core i5-9500F 4,780
+-0%
552 Core i7-4930K 4,779
+-0%
553 Xeon E5-2450 v2 4,779
+-0%
554 Core i7-8750H 4,776
-0.1%
555 Core i5-9500 4,776
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-8600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,776 Rank: 576
Rank Name Score Visual
572 Core i5-8600K 4,780
+0.1%
573 Core i7-7740X 4,779
+0.1%
574 Core i7-7700K 4,779
+0.1%
575 Xeon E-2126G 4,776
+0%
576 Core i5-8600 4,776
577 Core i5-9500F 4,775
+-0%
578 Xeon W-2125 4,775
+-0%
579 Core i7-9850HE 4,775
+-0%
580 Xeon E3-1285 v6 4,774
+-0%
581 Xeon E-2234 4,774
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-8600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,888 Rank: 479
Rank Name Score Visual
475 Core i9-9880H 4,894
+0.1%
476 Ryzen 7 2700X 4,890
+0%
477 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,890
+0%
478 Xeon E5-4655 v4 4,889
+0%
479 Core i5-8600 4,888
480 Xeon E5-2667 v2 4,888
+0%
481 Ryzen 3 3300X 4,888
+0%
482 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 4,887
+-0%
483 Xeon Silver 4208 4,886
+-0%
484 Xeon Gold 5122 4,886
+-0%

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Core i5-8600 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-8600 remains a capable mid-range desktop processor, though its 2018 launch date places it firmly in the older generation of consumer CPUs. Built on Intel's Coffee Lake architecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, the i5-8600 offers a balanced mix of performance and efficiency for general computing tasks. With a base clock of 3.1 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.3 GHz, the six-core, six-thread design delivers solid single-core and multicore performance, particularly in productivity and lightly threaded applications.

The processor's overall benchmark score of 5579 ranks it #432 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5885 placing it at #315 and a multicore score of 5119 at #555. These results indicate that while the i5-8600 is no longer competitive with modern high-end processors, it holds its own against older-generation CPUs like the Core i7-3770K and Xeon E-2334. Its single-core performance is especially strong, outperforming many newer processors with lower base frequencies, such as the Ryzen 7 5800U and Core i7-10875H, making it suitable for applications that prioritize responsiveness over raw throughput.

The Core i5-8600 features 9 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory, providing sufficient bandwidth for most desktop workloads. Integrated UHD Graphics 630, with 24 execution units and a max frequency of 1.15 GHz, allows for basic multimedia playback and light gaming without a discrete GPU. The processor's 65 W TDP and LGA-1151 socket make it compatible with a wide range of mainstream motherboards, particularly those based on the 300 series chipset.

Despite lacking Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), the i5-8600 benefits from Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, which dynamically increases clock speeds based on workload. It supports a range of advanced features, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, ensuring compatibility with modern software and virtualization environments. While the locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, the processor's stable performance and broad ecosystem support make it a reliable choice for budget and mid-tier builds.

In summary, the Core i5-8600 is best suited for users seeking a dependable, power-efficient processor for office work, media consumption, and casual gaming. While it cannot compete with current-generation offerings, its strong single-core performance and cost-effective nature ensure continued relevance in entry-level and mid-range desktop systems as of 2026.
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Intel Core i5-8600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-8600
Family: Core
Series: i5-8000
Model Number: i5-8600
Cores: 6
Threads: 6
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 4200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 4200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 4200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake S
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: 300
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W
Release Price: $213.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 384 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 9 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 39.74 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 149 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX
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