Was debating whether to get this one or the i7-9700k. Glad i choose this one, save me the extra $150. This is also my first unlocked series cpu. Was easily able to OC to 5.1ghz with a flip of a switch, paired with MSI Z390 gaming edge mobo. So far no issues, this thing is BEAST! Very Fast!
Haven't seen idle temps this low since my 2600k thanks to the internal thermal material. Under a custom water loop from EK, from what I've seen so far, they won't crack 30 degrees, even after being ran all day and gaming all day. Always stays under 30 idle. Easily over clocks to 5 GHz as well to get those benchmark scores a little higher. Workstation-level of needs will most likely need to go with some more cores, however. Really happy with this new chip overall since I didn't/don't require 16 threads. One of the top chips for gamers right now from what I've seen.
Edit: got it running at 5.1 GHz @1.38v on all cores, uncore at 48. netted me a score on userbenchmark at 119%. Temps while gaming stayed right around 55-60 under water still.
Coming from I5 6600k I wanted to start pushing more frames for my 240hz monitor and gtx 1080 at 1080p.
This processor easily solved that problem. I got it for $235 on sale on amazon.
I was debating between this and 2700x but after adding up the cost of pricey Motherboard and ram that the Ryzen needed vs just a good cooler for the Intel it was an easy decision.
I compared my system vs my friends with a 2700x(Same graphic card). He has stable 4.3 OC and I am at 5.0 OC. I am averaging about 12-17% better frames. His ram and MB cost $270 more than my MB/Ram setup minus the $60 cooler I brought. So I saved $210 with better performance for gaming, which I can always put towards a better graphics card later.
Note I do not stream, so if you stream I would recommend the 2700x or i7 8700k.
Conclusion:
Pure gamer = Buy
Workstation/Steaming/ect. = skip
I know its more cores, but this sucker is cooking in the 80's with a massive 2 tower air cooler on a full load.
[EDIT] After more testing and a application of better TIM, Temps are well under 60's on ful load for longer then an hour.
I settled on this, knowing that I wanted one of the latest generation of processors. After examining benchmarks, there simply wasn’t evidence that a better processor was needed for a gamer with my needs. Plus, this is much easier to keep cool than it’s more expensive cousins, the 9700k and 9900k. For my 1080p 60hz standard of enjoyment this thing kicks butt, and usually isn’t even that taxed by my current needs. I didn’t even overclock it yet because I simply don’t need to yet.
Advice: if you’re gaming and don’t require the best of the best but still want high performance, this is the processor to go with for the next several years (at least from intel).
It was my first processor installation and I had no issues. Make sure to have adequate cooling and a reliable thermal paste application and there should be no overheating issues.
Con: it’s intel so it’s expensive.
Thanks for reading.
Feature Product
- 6 Cores / 6 Threads
- 3.70 GHz up to 4.60 GHz / 9 MB Cache
- Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets
- Intel Optane Memory Supported
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Description
9th Gen Intel Core i5-9600K desktop processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 offers powerful performance for gaming, creating and productivity. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. ONLY compatible with 300 series chipset based motherboard.
Great Product . With 9th Gen CPU the Addition of Wifi/Bluetooth to the CPU makes it Excellent choice over previous Gen .
Been running this through the benchmarks, doing pretty good consistently turboing to 4.5GH. Tried to install the Intel graphics drivers when I got it, a couple days after release, but they apparently hadn't been updated to work with the new product line. Kept saying "no supported hardware". I'd imagine they'll get that sorted quickly, just kept me from running 3DMARK on the integrated graphics so far.
I bought this because it was slight cheaper as an Amazon used item, and in stock as currently the new intel 9th Gen are really in demand. Overclocked to 5Ghz on 2 cores, 4.8 on 4, 4.6 on all cores with no voltage increase, just left on auto. Seems to be at 1.24v. Runs relatively cool on an old Evo 212 cheap tower cooler. It is a hackintosh so being thermally limited is what Apple would do! LoL. I'm sure Prime95 AVX would cook it in seconds, but normal software doesn't seem to be a problem. Overclocking is playing the lottery, but the solder used to attach the heat spreader in these new chips is worth getting the 9th ben over the previous crap intel has been selling. My previous CPU, a 3770K did not cool as fast as this thing, having the thermal past instead of solder really does make a difference. In Intel Powe gadget when you shut down Prime95 there is a cliff on the termperture chart that is immediate. The temperature drop is so sudden I worry about things cracking.
The Intel Power Gadget reports about 130 watts with all cores using Prime95 without AVX. The 95 watt TDP is BS, you will have to go in the BIOS and change the 95 in about half a zone places, annoying. Don't overlook changing the max current too. If you are not getting the speeds you think you should, that is probably what is wrong.
So far not a single crash, but I'm happy with 2 cores at 5ghz. A little extra just to feel special.
Amazing. The perfect gamers processor in 2019.
Easily overclocked to 5Ghz.
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