Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great processor good for gaming would purchase again

Good processor, but really no different than the i5 8600k. The 9600k "apparently" uses solder between the IHS and the die, so theoretically you should be able to get slightly lower temps at around the same speeds vs the i5 8600k. But if you're buying an unlocked CPU, you either plan on overclocking it and already have a good cooler, OR there's no reason to buy an unlocked CPU. Intel will tell you that the base speeds and turbo speeds on the 9600k are faster than the 8600k, but that is 100% deceit. The 9600k just comes a little overclocked from the factory. An 8600k should be able to perform the exact same as a 9600k, just maybe at 1-2 degrees hotter. If you are maxing out your CPU, then the 9600k *might* give you a 4-5% increase in speeds overall. I am tired of Intel failing to deliver NEW products on time. It is just delay after delay after delay, and then when a new generation of CPU's does finally come out, there's nothing new about them: they're the same 14nm technology chips with their clocks bumped 100-200mhz from the factory. AMD is already releasing 7nm tech as we speak, and Intel hasnt even released 10nm yet. They just keep delaying everything and selling us the same products with new labels and higher price tags, causing a shortage in mainstream Intel powered laptops and computers and thus jacking up the prices for us consumers and lowering the margins for PC companies. Go with AMD. They are faster, cheaper, more technologically advanced, and will soon replace Intel as the "standard CPU" . Again, this is a good CPU, but you can get much more bang for your buck if you go with AMD.

Solid cpu and still works great for all the major games right now. A good budget choice if your not entirely sold on the i7 or i9.

Nice midrange processor for gaming and regular tasks, I liked the responsiveness of this puppy.

For the price, I couldn't ask for a better processor it was exactly what i needed to boost my pc's performance.

When looking for a budget computer, I had a choice to go AMD Ryzen or Intel and I choose to go Intel and give it a shot. I was really surprised by the load times been very minimal for a low end CPU. I gave 5 out of 5 stars because I still have no complaints about it

The 9600K is a solid CPU by intel, 6-core, and for gaming it's a solid processor. Heartily recommend.

First DIY build and so far this has met expectations for me. Have not tried overclocking yet

great processor for the money, fastest i5 based on benchmarks. Good value for the money

IMO Intel seems to be one of the most dependable companies around. AMD makes great processors too but these I5s are power efficient work horses. I usually get 10 years + out of these with a quality mother board.

This gives me the power I need for the system. Good quality for Gaming, Productivity. The 6 cores def give it some good balance. Never had a problem with this. Only thing I wish is it was a bit cheaper

fairly decent low end cpu that gets the job done, amazing when overclocked.

Was a good cpu for the price at the time better out there now

Works well when on a budget but if you can save up for a better one.

Came in a box a little busted but it is a really good cpu for the price

I am not sure that you can really go wrong wtih this processor. It's got the power to do most anything you need to throw at it. Gaming, numbers.....I have not thrown any big videos at it yet.

The product speaks for itself! it's a 9th generation model selling for more than a 10th generation I5k product. Heat is minimal and my motherboards runs like a champ.

Used this for my 1st computer build good speed with options.

this is a very fast cpu for multi tasking! way more than i need so it handles everything i have done so far. watching videos, surfing, writing reports switching seamlessly.

good overclocker and no problems so far with only 6 cores.