Intel Core i5-8600
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.1 - 4.3 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Price: $249.17 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-8600
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.1 - 4.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$249.17
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-8600 packs 6 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks span 3.1GHz base to 4.3GHz boost. 9MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $249.17 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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