CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
Intel Core i5-9600K or Intel Core i5-9600K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes. The Intel Core i5-9600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series. To use the Intel Core i5-9600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 6212U features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6212U, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
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| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
| Intel Core i5-9600K |
Name |
Intel Xeon Gold 6212U |
| Intel Core i5 |
Family |
Intel Xeon Gold |
| 9 |
Generation |
2 |
| Intel Core i 9000 |
Group |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Core i5-9600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9600K is 3.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Xeon Gold 6212U has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6212U is 2.4 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
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| 4.6 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
3.9 GHz |
| Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
| normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
| 3.7 GHz |
Frequency |
2.4 GHz |
| 6 |
Threads |
48 |
| 4.3 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
| No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
| 6 |
CPU Cores |
24 |
| 6x |
Cores |
24x |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Core i5-9600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i5-9600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders and 24 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon Gold 6212U does not have integrated graphics.
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| 0.35 GHz |
GPU frequency |
-- |
| Q4/2017 |
Release date |
-- |
| 12 |
Direct X |
-- |
| Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
GPU name |
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| 14 nm |
Technology |
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| -- |
Max. displays |
-- |
| 192 |
Shaders |
-- |
| 64.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
| 24 |
Execution units |
-- |
| 9.5 |
Generation |
-- |
| 1.15 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| -- |
AI specifications |
-- |
| -- |
AI hardware |
-- |
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Hardware codec support |
A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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| Decode / Encode |
AVC |
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| Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h264 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
-- |
| No |
AV1 |
-- |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| 2 |
Memory channels |
6 |
| 128.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
1.0 TB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| No |
ECC |
Yes |
| 42.7 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
140.7 GB/s |
| DDR4-2666 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2933 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts. TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
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| 100 °C |
Tjunction max |
-- |
| 95 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
165 W |
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Technical details |
The Intel Core i5-9600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Gold 6212U is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 35.8 MB cache.
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| Q4/2018 |
Release date |
Q2/2019 |
| -- |
Part Number |
-- |
| 0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
| Coffee Lake S Refresh |
Architecture |
Cascade Lake |
| 14 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
| LGA 1151-2 |
Socket |
LGA 3647 |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
| 260 $ |
Release price |
2000 $ |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 9.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
35.8 MB |
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