i7-8569U vs i5-9600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-9600KF
2019
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
6.72
+30.2%
Core i7-8569U
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
5.16

Core i5-9600KF outperforms Core i7-8569U by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-9600KF and Core i7-8569U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10371207
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.59no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency6.6917.44
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)no data
Release date8 January 2019 (5 years ago)1 April 2019 (5 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 i7-8569U 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 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache9 MB (shared)8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-9600KF and Core i7-8569U 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-9600KF and Core i7-8569U. 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+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAMno data128 MB
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i5-9600KF and Core i7-8569U 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 i5-9600KF and Core i7-8569U 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 i7-8569U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/s37.5 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Iris Plus Graphics 655
Max video memoryno data32 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-9600KF and Core i7-8569U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-9600KF and Core i7-8569U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-9600KF and Core i7-8569U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-9600KF and Core i7-8569U.

PCIe version3.03.0
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
+30.2%
i7-8569U 5.16

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 10675
+30.3%
i7-8569U 8195

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 1630
+11.9%
i7-8569U 1457

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 5851
+31.6%
i7-8569U 4446

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.72 5.16
Recency 8 January 2019 1 April 2019
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 8
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 28 Watt

i5-9600KF has a 30.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores.

i7-8569U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, 33.3% more threads, and 239.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-9600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8569U in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-9600KF is a desktop processor while Core i7-8569U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-9600KF and Core i7-8569U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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