I5 8600 vs i5 8600k - What is really the difference other than unlocked?

[BrainY]

I was wondering what the difference really is between the 8600 and 8600k if I would not ever overclock? It displays that the 8600 is 3.1ghz and the 8600k is 3.6ghz.

Intel Core i5-8600K vs Core i5-8600
Userbenchmark Effective CPU Speed: 104% vs 98.2%
Intel Core i5-8600K - 9th / 1108
Intel Core i5-8600 - 17th / 1108

 

[bignastyid]

You seem to have answered your own question. If you are not overclocking the difference is clock speed.

 

[madmatt30]

Ignore the base clock.

The 8600 has a 4ghz all core boost , The 8600k has 4.3ghz.


So essentially the difference is 300mhz, about 6%.

Not something you're going to notice really if at all.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Both i5-8600 and i5-8600k have 4.3Ghz turbo boost.
8600 is slightly more power efficient because of lower base frequency.
That's about the only difference, if you don't count OC capability.

 

[BrainY]

What would you suggest to buy for gaming if I DONT overclock? Is the price difference worth the extra base freq?

 

[madmatt30]

No not worth it at all.

Base frequency means nothing , all core boost frequency is all you should be bothered about.
The 8600k is $50-60 more the $30-40 for a cooler.

200-300mhz is not worth $100

 

[prince_xaine]

Personal opinion, it would annoy me if I were to upgrade my PC when I know I could make it better. I'd save that extra $100 just to get that little extra. lol, I'm crazy like that.