Core i5-9600

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-9600

Sysbuilds Alpha Stage!

Please take all results with a big grain of salt. Sysbuilds is in alpha stage at the moment which can lead to wrong data, strange counting errors, silly results and more. This site is under active development.

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 i5-9600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,486 Rank: 494
Rank Name Score Visual
490 Xeon W-2135 5,490
+0.1%
491 Xeon E-2276M 5,489
+0.1%
492 Core i7-9700E 5,489
+0.1%
493 Xeon E5-1650 v3 5,488
+0%
494 Core i5-9600 5,486
495 Xeon E3-1245 v6 5,484
+-0%
496 FX-8140 5,484
+-0%
497 Ryzen 5 4500 5,480
-0.1%
498 Core i7-4790K 5,474
-0.2%
499 Ryzen 5 4600U 5,471
-0.3%

View full ranking →

Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-9600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,119 Rank: 555
Rank Name Score Visual
551 Pentium Gold 4415U 5,128
+0.2%
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
556 Core i5-8600 5,119
+0%
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%

View full ranking →

Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-9600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,731 Rank: 397
Rank Name Score Visual
393 Xeon E-2314 5,740
+0.2%
394 Core i3-1115G4E 5,740
+0.2%
395 Core i5-8600T 5,738
+0.1%
396 Core i7-5775C 5,733
+0%
397 Core i5-9600 5,731
398 Core i3-7300T 5,731
+0%
399 Core i7-10700T 5,731
+0%
400 Xeon W-3245M 5,723
-0.1%
401 Pentium Gold G7400T 5,723
-0.1%
402 Xeon E3-1260L v5 5,721
-0.2%

View full ranking →

Workload Scores

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

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-9600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,794 Rank: 542
Rank Name Score Visual
538 Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U 4,797
+0.1%
539 Core i7-1185G7E 4,797
+0.1%
540 Xeon D-1559 4,796
+0%
541 Core i7-1165G7 4,796
+0%
542 Core i5-9600 4,794
543 Ryzen 3 3100 4,793
+-0%
544 Core i7-9750HF 4,793
+-0%
545 Core i5-8600K 4,790
-0.1%
546 Ryzen 3 5400U 4,790
-0.1%
547 Core i7-8850H 4,787
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-9600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,789 Rank: 569
Rank Name Score Visual
565 Core i7-9700T 4,793
+0.1%
566 Core i7-8750H 4,793
+0.1%
567 Ryzen 5 2600H 4,793
+0.1%
568 Core i3-10320 4,790
+0%
569 Core i5-9600 4,789
570 Ryzen 7 3750H 4,781
-0.2%
571 Ryzen 3 7320U 4,781
-0.2%
572 Core i5-8600K 4,780
-0.2%
573 Core i7-7740X 4,779
-0.2%
574 Core i7-7700K 4,779
-0.2%

View full ranking →

Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-9600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,897 Rank: 468
Rank Name Score Visual
464 Ryzen 5 4600H 4,899
+0%
465 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,899
+0%
466 Core i7-9700T 4,898
+0%
467 Core i7-6800K 4,898
+0%
468 Core i5-9600 4,897
469 Xeon E5-1650 v4 4,896
+-0%
470 Xeon D-2146NT 4,896
+-0%
471 Core i7-5930K 4,896
+-0%
472 Core i7-10700T 4,896
+-0%
473 Xeon E5-2630 v4 4,895
+-0%

View full ranking →

Core i5-9600 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-9600 remains a relevant mid-range desktop processor, offering a balanced mix of single-core performance and integrated graphics. Launched in October 2018 as part of Intel's Coffee Lake Refresh lineup, it is built on a 14 nm process and features a 6-core, 6-thread design with a base clock of 3.1 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 4.6 GHz. Despite its age, the processor continues to deliver strong performance in everyday computing and light productivity workloads.

The Core i5-9600 operates on the LGA-1151 socket and supports DDR4-2666 memory across a dual-channel interface, with a maximum capacity of 128 GB. It includes 9 MB of L3 cache, distributed across the cores, and features Intel's UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU with 24 execution units, capable of reaching a burst frequency of 1.15 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and provides adequate performance for basic multimedia and office tasks, though it is not suitable for modern gaming.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-9600 achieves an Overall Score of 5,486, ranking #494 out of 2,060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5,731 (#397) and a Multicore Score of 5,119 (#555). These results place it in the upper tier of mainstream CPUs from its generation, though it trails behind modern offerings from both Intel and AMD. Its single-core performance is particularly strong, placing it ahead of many older quad-core processors and competitive with several current-generation chips.

The processor supports a wide range of modern technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0, which enables dynamic frequency scaling based on workload and thermal conditions. It also includes features such as Intel vPro, VT-x, and VT-d for enterprise and virtualization use cases. Despite being unlocked, the Core i5-9600 lacks Hyper-Threading, limiting its ability to handle multi-threaded workloads efficiently.

While the Core i5-9600 is no longer a flagship performer in 2026, its low TDP of 65 W and solid single-core performance make it a viable option for budget builds, office workstations, or systems where integrated graphics are sufficient. It competes well with older generation CPUs like the Core i7-3770K and Ryzen 5 4500, but is outpaced by modern mid-tier processors such as the Ryzen 5 9600X and Core i5-13400. For users seeking efficiency and basic performance without a discrete GPU, the Core i5-9600 remains a practical choice, albeit one that reflects its age in the rapidly evolving processor landscape.
Frequently Compared

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 3 views

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 3 views

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 1 view

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 1 view

Intel Core i5-9600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-9600
Family: Core
Series: i5-9000
Model Number: i5-9600
Cores: 6
Threads: 6
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake R
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: 128 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 HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost AVX512_VNNI
Related News

AMD Unveils Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with 192MB L3 Cache – and Pragmata Reveals Switch 2 Performance Gap vs. PS5

AMD has unveiled the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, a 16-core CPU with dual 3D V-Cache and a total of 192 MB L3 cache, available star...

2 sources · 1 week ago

Intel Nova Lake-S with 44 Cores? Leak Suggests Cache Strategy Shift and New Wildcat Lake Generation

A leak suggests Intel's Nova Lake-S processors may shift from 42 to 44 cores, indicating a change in tile configuration...

2 sources · 4 days ago

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Available Before Launch – Lenovo Unveils New Legion Gaming Tablets

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition with dual 3D V-Cache is already available ahead of its official launch on April 22...

2 sources · 3 days ago

Intel Launches Core Series 3 'Wildcat Lake' – New AI-Powered CPUs for Budget Laptops and Edge Devices

Intel has officially launched the Core Series 3 'Wildcat Lake', a new CPU lineup for budget laptops and edge devices fea...

3 sources · 4 days ago

Intel Core Ultra 400 'Nova Lake': New Desktop CPUs with Up to 52 Cores and 288 MB Cache Unveiled

Intel is set to launch the Core Ultra 400 series, codenamed Nova Lake, for desktop systems featuring up to 52 cores and...

3 sources · 6 days ago

Login

Forgot your password?

Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.