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Intel Core i5 6600 vs Intel Core i9 9900

    Intel Core i5 6600 Cpu
    Intel Core i5 6600
      Intel Core i9 9900 Cpu
      Intel Core i9 9900
      Editiorial reviews
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      1 editorial reviews
      Though limited to four cores/four threads, the Core i5-6600K is a strong pick for price-conscious performance hounds and future-looking gamers seeking a powerful CPU at a reasonable price.Read more
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      A new price cut helps consolidate the Intel Core i9-9900K as the go-to powerhouse processor for gaming and creative tasksRead more
      The Intel Core i9-9900KS adds a booster rocket to one of the fastest gaming processors out there, but at a cost that most gamers don't need to pay to get the most out of their machines.Read more
      More cores, higher frequencies, and performance-boosting Solder TIM place the Core i9-9900K ahead of the pack. Just be prepared to pay for it.Read more
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      User rating
      40
      4.2 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		42 %
      4 stars
      		37 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
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      4.2 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		36 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Intel Core i5 6600Intel Core i5 6600
      Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
      Processor socketLGA 1151LGA 1151

      Processor

      Intel Core i5 6600Intel Core i5 6600
      Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
      Clock speed3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
      Max turbo speed3.9 GHz5.0 GHz
      Number of cores48
      Number of threads416
      Thermal Design Power (TDP)65.0 W65.0 W
      Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in

      Integrated Graphics

      Intel Core i5 6600Intel Core i5 6600
      Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
      TypeIntel HD Graphics 530Intel UHD Graphics 630
      On-board graphics adapter base frequency350.0 MHz350.0 MHz

      Memory

      Intel Core i5 6600Intel Core i5 6600
      Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
      Cache6 MB16 MB

      Features

      Intel Core i5 6600Intel Core i5 6600
      Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
      Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Often compared with Intel Core i5 6600

              Intel Core i5 6600 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 5 3600
              IntelCore i5 6600
              AMDRyzen 5 3600
              Intel Core i5 6600 Cpu
              Intel Core i5 9400F
              IntelCore i5 6600
              IntelCore i5 9400F
              Intel Core i5 6600 Cpu
              Intel Core i5 6600K
              IntelCore i5 6600
              IntelCore i5 6600K
              Intel Core i5 6600 Cpu
              AMD FX 8350
              IntelCore i5 6600
              AMDFX 8350
              Intel Core i5 6600 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 5 1600
              IntelCore i5 6600
              AMDRyzen 5 1600
              Intel Core i5 6600 Cpu
              Intel Core i7 7700K
              IntelCore i5 6600
              IntelCore i7 7700K

              Often compared with Intel Core i9 9900

              Intel Core i9 9900 Cpu
              Intel Core i9 9900K
              IntelCore i9 9900
              IntelCore i9 9900K
              Intel Core i9 9900 Cpu
              Intel Core i7 9700K
              IntelCore i9 9900
              IntelCore i7 9700K
              Intel Core i9 9900 Cpu
              Intel Core i7 8700K
              IntelCore i9 9900
              IntelCore i7 8700K
              Intel Core i9 9900 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
              IntelCore i9 9900
              AMDRyzen 9 3900X
              Intel Core i9 9900 Cpu
              Intel Core i5 9600K
              IntelCore i9 9900
              IntelCore i5 9600K
              Intel Core i9 9900 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 5 3600
              IntelCore i9 9900
              AMDRyzen 5 3600
              Intel Core i9 9900 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
              IntelCore i9 9900
              AMDRyzen 7 3800X
              Intel Core i9 9900 Cpu
              Intel Core i9 9900KF
              IntelCore i9 9900
              IntelCore i9 9900KF