Intel Core i5-8600K

The Intel Core i5-8600 retails for $229 or €210 at our friends at Caseking. Practically same performance as i5-8600K Higher single-threaded performance than competition 6 cores, large multi-threaded gains over the previous generation Integrated...

Does the new Intel i5-8600 spell the end for AMD's Ryzen CPUs? Let's find out! This 6 core, 3.1GHz CPU is locked, so no easy overclocking, but with solid IPC and good Turbo Boosting, does it matter much for gaming? Want one? Amazon: prourls.co/1hcf...

If you look at the Core i5 8600 from a heavy workload point of view, it's sufficient. For your normal work PC, it's great, for gaming (dedicated graphics card) the Core i5 8600 is downright excellent. The high turbo's make it just as fast as the K...

The Core i5-8600K leverages its extra two cores to great effect in threaded workloads, offering a substantial boost over its predecessor while aggressive Turbo Boost bins ensure great performance in lightly-threaded workloads. An easy overclocking experience, paired with excellent gaming performance that rivals previous-generation Core i7 models, will make the Core i5 series a heavily sought after processor for enthusiasts.

Closing the gap with RyzenOn paper, Intel's Coffee Lake chips may not seem very interesting. Okay, there are now two additional cores across the entire line-up, but what does that really mean? As it turns out, those two cores can do a lot, and Intel is...