Intel Core i5-8600K
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.6 - 4.3 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 95W
Price: $248.91 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-8600K
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.6 - 4.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
95W
Best price from Newegg
$248.91
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-8600K packs 6 cores and 12 threads. Clocks span 3.6GHz base to 4.3GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 95W TDP — about 15.8W per core. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
9MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $248.91 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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