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Core i5-8600K
6 cores · 6 threads · up to 4.3 GHz on FCLGA1151.
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Cores
6
Threads
6
Boost
4.3 GHz
L3 cache
9 MB
TDP
95W
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-S
- Process node
- 14 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1151
- Release year
- 2017
- Total cores
- 6
- Threads
- 6
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.6 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.3 GHz
- Multiplier
- 36 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 1.5 MB
- L3 cache
- 9 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR3
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 42.671 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 95W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $257
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love how well this chip overclocks for gaming. The main gripe is it runs hot and needs a better cooler than the stock one.
Pros
- Plays games with no stutter
- Handles daily tasks instantly
- Overclocks easily for more speed
- Runs cool with a decent cooler
Cons
- No solder under the heatspreader
- Needs better cooling than expected
- No multithreading for its price
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-8600K
A six-core Coffee Lake CPU with no hyper-threading, known for strong single-core speed and easy overclocking, but runs hot.
Get it if you want a solid six-core chip for gaming on a budget, runs cool enough for basic overclocking. Skip it if you need modern multitasking grunt for heavy video work or want the latest platform features.
Buy it if…
- You want a solid six-core gaming rig without breaking the bank.
- You're building a mid-range PC and plan to overclock for extra speed.
- You need a reliable workhorse for everyday tasks and moderate content creation.
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