Intel Core i5-8600K Benchmark

Intel Core i5-8600K performance benchmark test with full FPS data from real-world users

Is the Intel Core i5-8600K good for gaming? The table below shows exactly how the Intel Core i5-8600K performs in a variety of games and in various RAM and CPU configurations.

Drawing on the real-world data that powers our FPS calculator, we're able to show you actual frame rates from a panel of more than 60,000 users. So, rather than simply guessing at what frame rates you can expect to see in-game, we tell you the exact CPU benchmark for the Intel Core i5-8600K and how performs in real-world usage.

FPS results for Intel Core i5-8600K
Game CPU GPU RAM Average
FPS		 Lowest
Recorded
FPS		 Highest
Recorded
FPS
GTA 5Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti16 GB461064
CS2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206016 GB211922
ValorantIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 306016 GB133115140
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB253170360
Elden RingIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti8 GB161022
MinecraftIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti64 GB266188360
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 306024 GB454154
RobloxIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB261145
ValorantIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB10325140
ValorantIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB127116143
Destiny 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB121113
ValorantIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB126117138
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB267245288
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB236202267
Risk of Rain 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB237213250
Risk of Rain 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB524158
Risk of Rain 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB363041
Risk of Rain 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB403043
Risk of Rain 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB413845
Risk of Rain 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB343037
Risk of Rain 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB373040
Risk of Rain 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB443059
Risk of Rain 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB453059
PhasmophobiaIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti32 GB207153262
Hogwarts LegacyIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti16 GB6630108
Hogwarts LegacyIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti16 GB554862
Heroes of the StormIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti16 GB626262
Heroes of the StormIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti16 GB333

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