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Intel

Intel Core i5-8600 BX80684I58600 desktop processor

SKU CH-XRWY-EEDNB

Six-core desktop processor with 3.1 GHz base and 4.3 GHz turbo, LGA 1151 socket, integrated UHD Graphics 630, DDR4 support and included cooler

  • Product nameCore i5-8600
  • CPU cores6-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Maximum turbo clock4.3 GHz
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Processor codenameCoffee Lake
  • 6 cores handle multi-threaded workloads at 3.1 GHz base
  • Turbo up to 4.3 GHz lifts single-thread speed
  • 9 MB L3 cache keeps frequent data close
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives displays without a discrete card
  • Boxed cooler included for 65 W thermal design

Desktop 6-core processor for mid-range builds

The Intel Core i5-8600 is a six-core desktop CPU with a base frequency of 3.1 GHz and a maximum turbo of 4.3 GHz. It includes Intel UHD Graphics 630 and a boxed cooler. The processor targets mainstream users who want solid multi-threaded performance for everyday workloads and gaming.

Verify motherboard and memory compatibility

This CPU fits only LGA 1151 sockets on Intel 300-series chipsets. Confirm that your board is a 300-series model before purchase. The memory controller supports DDR4 modules; check your board's qualified vendor list for speed and capacity limits.

Upgrade from dual-core

Replacing a two-core or four-core 8th-generation part with this six-core model adds two extra threads and higher turbo headroom. The jump is worthwhile when you run modern titles, stream while gaming, or compile code regularly.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $57.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 6-Core
Lower than about 80% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
Maximum turbo clock 4.3 GHz
Lower than about 75% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineCore i5 8th Gen
Model nameBX80684I58600
Product nameCore i5-8600
Performance
Working frequency3.1 GHz
Bus speed8 GT/s
Processor
CPU cores6-Core
CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
Maximum turbo clock4.3 GHz
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameCoffee Lake
CPU threads6-Threads
Level 3 cache9 MB
Process node14 nm

Questions about this item

Does the BX80684I58600 box include a cooler or must one be bought separately?

The retail package includes a fan and cooler so no separate purchase is required.

How do I choose between the 3.1 GHz base and 4.3 GHz turbo figures when comparing this i5-8600 to other models?

The 3.1 GHz base is the guaranteed all-core speed; the 4.3 GHz turbo is the maximum single-core boost reached when thermal headroom allows.

What does the 4.3 GHz turbo mean for frame rates once the processor is installed in a real system?

It raises single-thread performance in games and VR workloads, lifting peak frame rates while the 6 cores and 9 MB L3 cache sustain throughput.

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