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Intel i5-9600K vs i7-6700HQ

The Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz is newer than Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 2.60GHz also around 39% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 30% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 2.60GHz uses substantially less power. The CPUs selected in this comparison belong in different CPU Classes: Desktop, Laptop. Consider, selecting CPUs from simliar CPU Class for more apt comparison.The values below were tabulated from a combined 19793 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz×Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 2.60GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeFCLGA1151-2FCBGA1440
CPU ClassDesktopLaptop
Clockspeed3.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 4.6 GHzUp to 3.5 GHz
# of Physical Cores6 (Threads: 6)4 (Threads: 8)
CacheL1: 384KB, L2: 1.5MB, L3: 9MBL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MB
TDP95W45W
Yearly Running Cost$17.34$8.21
OtherIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 530
First Seen on ChartQ4 2018Q3 2015
# of Samples546414329
CPU Value0.017.3
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)2732(0.0%)1913(-30.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)10650(0.0%)6524(-38.7%)
1 - Last seen price from our affiliates NewEgg.com & Amazon.com.

CPU Mark Rating
As of 4th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz
10,650
Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
6,524
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 4th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz
NA
Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
17.3
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 4th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz
2,732
Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
1,913
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
Max TDP95W45W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.190.09
Running cost per day$0.048$0.022
Power consumption per year (kWh)69.332.9
Running cost per year$17.34$8.21
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.