Intel Core i5-9600K Benchmark

Intel Core i5-9600K performance benchmark test with full FPS data from real-world users

Is the Intel Core i5-9600K good for gaming? The table below shows exactly how the Intel Core i5-9600K 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 i5-9600K and how performs in real-world usage.

FPS results for Intel Core i5-9600K
Game CPU GPU RAM Average
FPS		 Lowest
Recorded
FPS		 Highest
Recorded
FPS
GTA 5Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti32 GB696474
CS2Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti16 GB434
Marvel RivalsIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206016 GB605565
ValorantIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206016 GB174120195
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB413744
Elden RingIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB341042
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB483958
MinecraftIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT64 GB107104112
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB32 GB444249
RobloxIntel Core i5-9600KIntel UHD 6308 GB181026
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5700 XT32 GB827588
Diablo 4Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207032 GB423057
Diablo 4Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207032 GB403743
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5700 XT32 GB594276
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5700 XT32 GB837689
PAYDAY 2Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207032 GB9546120
PAYDAY 2Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207032 GB8935112
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5700 XT32 GB797386
ValorantIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207032 GB255188336
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5700 XT32 GB282630
War ThunderIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 6800 XT32 GB201030
ValorantIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207032 GB262202360
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5700 XT32 GB736779
War ThunderIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 6800 XT32 GB724889
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5700 XT32 GB746880
FIFA 23Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 16508 GB333
Diablo 4Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207032 GB341053
GTA 5Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 16508 GB514755
RobloxIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 107016 GB383045
F1 2021Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 16508 GB413051

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