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
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Recorded
FPS
GTA 5Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti32 GB696474
CS2Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti16 GB434
ValorantIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206016 GB174120195
Marvel RivalsIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206016 GB605565
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB413744
Elden RingIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB341042
MinecraftIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT64 GB107104112
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB483958
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB32 GB444249
RobloxIntel Core i5-9600KIntel UHD 6308 GB181026
Hogwarts LegacyIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5700 XT32 GB503560
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5700 XT32 GB7417120
World of TanksIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207016 GB453255
World of TanksIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207016 GB504455
FIFA 23Intel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB381768
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB110101119
RimWorldIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB341060
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB128117138
World of TanksIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207016 GB473555
World of TanksIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207016 GB443351
RobloxIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 96016 GB363339
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB6317111
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB15240215
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB16298184
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB182160204
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB10296107
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB170100212
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB413744
Project ZomboidIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB564760
World of TanksIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 207016 GB453557

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