Intel CORE I5-9600K 3.7 GHZ SKT1151 9MB CACHE BOXED - BX80684I59600K (Components > Processors CPU)

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Games performance can improve as cache size increases, as it will reduce delays when retrieving commonly used game assets from memory. The more cores a CPU has, the more applications you can run simultaneously without noticing a performance impact. OS: Windows 10* (21H2) Windows 10* (21H1) Windows 10* (20H2) Windows 10* (20H1) Windows 10* (19H2) Windows 10* (19H1) Windows 11 Family* Windows 10* (RS5) Faster PC memory can improve game and professional tool performance by reducing the time it takes to perform calculations and data operations. Turbo boost frequencies are only achieved under ideal circumstances. However, with adequate cooling, you may be able to maintain speeds near the max boost frequency.If you're only going to game, or aren't a video/audio editor or power user then this CPU is superb. It's also pretty much bulletproof as far as longevity. I've had 2 i9-9900k's go bad now, and switched both over to 9600k's both times. Again, it's faster than the 9700k, just 2 less cores for multitasking. Read full review We created this performance assessment based on the following characteristics of the CPU and their relevance to the latest graphics-intense games:

Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/processor-numbers.html for details. Processor Graphics indicates graphics processing circuitry integrated into the processor, providing the graphics, compute, media, and display capabilities. Processor graphics brands include Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics, Intel® UHD Graphics, Intel® HD Graphics, Iris® Graphics, Iris® Plus Graphics, and Iris® Pro Graphics. See the Intel® Graphics Technology for more information. The Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (Intel® SIPP) aims for zero changes to key platform components and drivers for at least 15 months or until the next generational release, reducing complexity for IT to effectively manage their computing endpoints. The Intel Core i5-9600K is manufactured in 14 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 11.00 MB cache. Based on our evaluation, the 13400's 4.60 GHz max turbo boost frequency of the Performance cores is excellent for performance overall. P-core turbo boost frequencies can be maintained with a high-end cooler.

Based on our evaluation, the 13400's 6 Performance cores and 4 Efficiency cores allow for good performance overall. Storage: WD 750 SE 500GB, WD 730 SE 1TB GPU: EVGA RTX 3070 Ti PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Streacom DA2