Core i7-9750H vs Core i5-9600K

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i7-9750H is positioned at rank #258 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9750H

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

98%

#246

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

415%

#247

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

409%

#248

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

375%

#249

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

373%

#250

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

370%

#252

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

357%

#253

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

343%

#254

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

342%

#255

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

333%

#258

Core i7-9750H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9600K

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

108%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

108%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

23%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

108%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

107%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

22%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

17%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

107%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

106%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

105%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

105%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

103%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

103%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

103%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

101%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

101%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

101%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

100%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

100%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

100%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

100%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

98%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

98%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

98%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

97%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

96%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

94%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

94%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-9600K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-9750H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-9750H	Core i5-9600K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-9750H	Core i5-9600K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9750H and Core i5-9600K

Core i7-9750H

The Core i7-9750H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,611 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-9600K

The Core i5-9600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,645 points. Launch price was $262.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9750H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, matching the Core i5-9600K's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-9750H versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-9600K — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-9600K (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-9750H uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-9600K uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9750H scores 10,611 against the Core i5-9600K's 10,645 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-9600K. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9750H vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9600K.

Feature	Core i7-9750H	Core i5-9600K
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 6
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+42%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+33%	9 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)
PassMark	10,611	10,645

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9750H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-9600K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-9750H	Core i5-9600K
Socket	BGA1440	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-9750H) / true (Core i5-9600K). The Core i5-9600K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-9750H requires a dedicated GPU.