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
RobloxIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB333035
Destiny 2Intel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 660016 GB453259
RobloxIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB493560
OverwatchIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB474249
RobloxIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB493958
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206032 GB656176
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206032 GB726086
ValorantIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206032 GB127116137
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206032 GB605961
RobloxIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB523960
OverwatchIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB474351
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206032 GB646172
OverwatchIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB544260
Sons of the ForestIntel Core i5-9600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206032 GB616161
OverwatchIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB333
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB197158216
OverwatchIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB534361
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB210176236
OverwatchIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB353238
OverwatchIntel Core i5-9600KAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT16 GB514560

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