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Square green ceramic chip with gold contacts and silver heat spreader marked Intel Core i5-8600

Intel

Intel Core i5-8600 OEM desktop processor 3.1 GHz 65W

SKU CH-BZS4-2MGQK

Six-core desktop processor with a 3.1 GHz base clock and 4.3 GHz turbo, LGA 1151 socket for 300-series motherboards, 65 W TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 630

  • Processor classDesktop
  • Six cores handle multitasking smoothly at 3.1 GHz base
  • Turbo Boost lifts single-thread speed to 4.3 GHz when needed
  • 9 MB Smart Cache keeps frequent data close for quick access
  • Integrated UHD Graphics 630 runs displays up to 1150 MHz without a card
  • Dual-channel DDR4-2666 support feeds the cores with fast memory bandwidth

Intel Core i5-8600 6-Core Desktop Processor

This Intel Core i5-8600 is a desktop CPU with six cores and six threads. It runs at a 3.1 GHz base frequency and reaches a 4.3 GHz maximum turbo frequency. The processor includes Intel UHD Graphics 630 with a 1150 MHz graphics dynamic frequency. It is an OEM unit supplied without a cooling device.

Ideal for 300 Series LGA 1151 system builds

This processor suits builders upgrading or assembling a system on an Intel 300 Series chipset motherboard with an LGA 1151 socket. It supports DDR4-2666 memory across two channels and offers Intel Optane Memory support. Buyers who need a boxed cooler or a processor compatible with other chipset series should look at other options.

65W TDP defines cooling and power needs

The 65W thermal design power is the key specification that determines the cooling solution and power supply headroom required. This figure dictates the minimum cooler capacity needed for stable operation at base and turbo frequencies. System integrators must match this thermal requirement with an appropriate aftermarket cooler.

How it compares

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Price $58.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).

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Specifications

Processor
Processor classDesktop

Questions about this item

How does the 3.1 GHz base clock behave once the i5-8600 is installed in a system?

The processor runs at 3.1 GHz under sustained loads and can reach 4.3 GHz with Turbo Boost when thermal headroom allows.

What does the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket limit in practice?

It only works with Intel 300 Series motherboards, so the platform and memory controller are fixed to that chipset generation.

What physical mounting and cooling does the OEM i5-8600 require?

It fits an LGA 1151 socket and needs a separate cooler rated for 65 W TDP because no cooling device is included.

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