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Games you can play with a Intel Core i5-8600K

performance score 118Coffee Lake

The Intel Core i5-8600K is a Coffee Lake previous-generation processor. Across 10,550 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated CPU target.

7,353

Runs easily

1,019

Meets recommended requirements

1,156

Meets minimum requirements

1,022

Below minimum

Runs easily

7,353 games

Well above the recommended CPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

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Meets recommended requirements

1,019 games

Meets or beats the recommended CPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

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Meets minimum requirements

1,156 games

Clears the minimum CPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

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Below minimum

1,022 games

Below the stated minimum CPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

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FAQ

How many games can a Intel Core i5-8600K run?: Of 10,550 games with usable CPU requirements, 9528 run on a Intel Core i5-8600K (8372 at their recommended settings), and 1022 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core i5-8600K still good enough for modern games?: For most titles, yes - it meets the recommended CPU spec more often than not.