Is the i5-8600 worth it over the i5-8400?

The 8600 has a higher base clock (3.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz) but the same six cores and cache. The gap in real use is small, so buy whichever is cheaper unless you need the extra clock speed.

Can I overclock the i5-8600?

No. It is a locked chip. For overclocking on this platform you need the i5-8600K and a Z370 or Z390 board.

Does the i5-8600 have integrated graphics?

No. It has no integrated GPU, so you need a discrete graphics card for display output.

Which motherboards does the i5-8600 fit?

It uses Socket LGA1151 and works with Intel 300-series chipsets such as B360, H370 and Z370. It will not work in older 100- or 200-series boards without a BIOS update, and generally not at all.

Retail boxes include the processor and, in most versions, an Intel stock cooler. Check the listing, since some are sold as CPU only.

When is the i5-8600 cheapest?

As an older generation chip, it is usually discounted around major sales events and when retailers clear stock. Watch its price history rather than buying at the first listed price.

Intel Core i5-8600 Processor

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$38.35at Newegg.com, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the Intel Core i5-8600 Processor

The Intel Core i5-8600 is a six-core desktop processor for the LGA1151 socket, running at 3.1 GHz base clock with a 65 W TDP. It is a locked, non-overclocking chip from Intel's 8th-generation Coffee Lake line, so it fits 300-series motherboards and needs a discrete graphics card since it has no integrated GPU. It sits between the i5-8400 and the unlocked i5-8600K in that lineup. No current store price was provided, so check the price history before buying.