i5-9600KF vs i5-8350U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8350U
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
3.91
Core i5-9600KF
2019
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
6.72
+71.9%

Core i5-9600KF outperforms Core i5-8350U by an impressive 72% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14501036
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data7.62
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i5
Power efficiency24.656.69
Architecture codenameKaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date21 August 2017 (7 years ago)8 January 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$297$262

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads86
Base clock speed1.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeOPIDMI 3.0
Bus rate4 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier1737
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)9 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size123 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP++
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s41.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 620no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-8350U 3.91
i5-9600KF 6.72
+71.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-8350U 6207
i5-9600KF 10676
+72%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.91 6.72
Recency 21 August 2017 8 January 2019
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 6
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 95 Watt

i5-8350U has 33.3% more threads, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

i5-9600KF, on the other hand, has a 71.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 50% more physical cores.

The Core i5-9600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-8350U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-8350U is a notebook processor while Core i5-9600KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-8350U and Core i5-9600KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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