i5-1155G7 vs i5-9600KF

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-9600KF
2019
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
6.72
+5.8%
Core i5-1155G7
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.35

Core i5-9600KF outperforms Core i5-1155G7 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10271055
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.42no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Tiger Lake
Power efficiency6.6921.46
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date8 January 2019 (5 years ago)31 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$262no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads68
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache9 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.35 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-9600KF 6.72
+5.8%
i5-1155G7 6.35

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.

i5-9600KF 10678
+5.8%
i5-1155G7 10090

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-9600KF 1623
i5-1155G7 1741
+7.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-9600KF 5811
+20%
i5-1155G7 4841

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.72 6.35
Recency 8 January 2019 31 May 2021
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 28 Watt

i5-9600KF has a 5.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores.

i5-1155G7, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 239.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7.

Note that Core i5-9600KF is a desktop processor while Core i5-1155G7 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-9600KF and Core i5-1155G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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