Core i5-5575R vs Core i5-9600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-9600K
2018
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
6.90
+110%

i5-9600K outperforms i5-5575R by a whopping 110% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-9600K and Core i5-5575R processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking9511516
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.890.20
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-R (2018−2019)Broadwell (2015−2019)
Release date19 October 2018 (5 years ago)15 May 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$262no data
Current price$204 (0.8x MSRP)$645

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-9600K has 5845% better value for money than i5-5575R.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-9600K and Core i5-5575R 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)
Threads64
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus supportno data5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache9 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size149 mm2182 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-9600K and Core i5-5575R 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-9600K and Core i5-5575R. 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
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
FDIno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-9600K and Core i5-5575R technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-9600K and Core i5-5575R are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
VT-ino data-
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-9600K and Core i5-5575R. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/s29.86 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Max video memory64 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-9600K and Core i5-5575R integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-9600K and Core i5-5575R integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-9600K and Core i5-5575R integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-9600K and Core i5-5575R.

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.

i5-9600K 6.90
+110%
i5-5575R 3.28

Core i5-9600K outperforms Core i5-5575R by 110% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-9600K 10673
+111%
i5-5575R 5067

Core i5-9600K outperforms Core i5-5575R by 111% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-9600K 1701
+62.3%
i5-5575R 1048

Core i5-9600K outperforms Core i5-5575R by 62% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-9600K 6380
+100%
i5-5575R 3185

Core i5-9600K outperforms Core i5-5575R by 100% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.90 3.28
Integrated graphics card 3.09 3.92
Recency 19 October 2018 15 May 2015
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 4
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

The Core i5-9600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-5575R in performance tests.


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