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
Fallout 4Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti16 GB10486115
Manor LordsIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB564760
Fallout 4Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti16 GB9988103
Manor LordsIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB564660
Fallout 4Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti16 GB10398115
Manor LordsIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB514856
Manor LordsIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB545160
Manor LordsIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB473060
Fallout 4Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti16 GB7710121
Fallout 4Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti16 GB10686117
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB474052
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB401056
StarfieldIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB10069117
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB413744
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB444148
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 306016 GB11160128
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 306016 GB12494136
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 306016 GB11357143
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB433352
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108032 GB473950

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