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Games you can play with a Intel Core i5-9600K

performance score 128Coffee Lake

The Intel Core i5-9600K 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.

7,586

Runs easily

1,059

Meets recommended requirements

1,228

Meets minimum requirements

677

Below minimum

Runs easily

7,586 games

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

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Meets recommended requirements

1,059 games

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

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Meets minimum requirements

1,228 games

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

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Below minimum

677 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 i5-9600K run?: Of 10,550 games with usable CPU requirements, 9873 run on a Intel Core i5-9600K (8645 at their recommended settings), and 677 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core i5-9600K still good enough for modern games?: For most titles, yes - it meets the recommended CPU spec more often than not.