i3-1315U vs i5-8600K

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8600K
2017
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
6.67
Core i3-1315U
2023
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
7.97
+19.5%

Core i3-1315U outperforms Core i5-8600K by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1047953
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency6.4048.45
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S (2017−2018)Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Release date24 September 2017 (7 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$257$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads68
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache384 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1.5 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache9 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 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 i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U. 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)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i5-8600K 6.67
i3-1315U 7.97
+19.5%

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.

i5-8600K 10202
i3-1315U 12201
+19.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.67 7.97
Recency 24 September 2017 4 January 2023
Threads 6 8
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

i3-1315U has a 19.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 33.3% more threads, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1315U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-8600K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-8600K is a desktop processor while Core i3-1315U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-8600K and Core i3-1315U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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