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IntelIntel Core i5-9600KView full specifications →IntelIntel Core i7-9700KView full specifications →| Specification | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 8, 2018 | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHZ | 3.6 GHZ |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHZ | 4.9 GHZ |
| TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Cache | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8GT/s |
| Max Memory Size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| ECC Support | No | No |
| Hyper Threading | No | No |
| Turbo Boost | Yes | Yes |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Ram Speed | 2666 MHz | 2666 MT/s |
| Processor Generation | 9 | 9 |