Core i5-8600

Name: Intel Core i5-8600
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.8 (43 reviews)

6 cores · 6 threads · up to 4.3 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.8 · 43 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.3 GHz

L3 cache

9 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming6

Productivity6

Single-core6

Multi-core25

Power efficiency5

Lab scores

Performance score6

Cores6

Threads6

Boost clock (GHz)4.3 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p13 fps

1440p11 fps

4K7 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2018
Total cores: 6
Threads: 6
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.1 GHz
Boost clock: 4.3 GHz
Multiplier: 31
L1 cache: 384 KB
L2 cache: 1.5 MB
L3 cache: 9 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2666
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 42.671 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $213

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love how it handles everyday tasks and gaming without breaking a sweat. The common gripe is that it feels dated now, struggling with heavier multitasking.

Pros

Stays cool under heavy load
Sips power for daily tasks
Handles gaming without stutter
Feels fast for office work

Cons

Locked multiplier, no overclocking
No hyperthreading, six threads only
Integrated GPU is just okay

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-8600

A capable six-core Coffee Lake CPU that runs cool and efficient, but locked to its original platform with no upgrade path.

Get it if you need a reliable, cool-running six-core chip for everyday tasks and light gaming without breaking the bank. Skip it if you want high frame rates in modern games or need more threads for heavy multitasking or video editing.