I cant decide between these two mid range CPU strictly for gaming?

Oliver_16

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So I have found some good deal in MicroCenter and Im torn between getting a R5 1600X or a i5 8600k.

Im leaning towards the 1600X because it has 12 threads, but I also like that the i5 8600k, although, with only 6 cores and 6 threads, it is a pretty fast CPU and has better single core performance that may help in games..

Im getting them with their own Motherboards as a bundle.

I will be pairing it with a PNY XLR8 Edition GTX 1060 6Gb
With a 1920x1080p 60Hz monitor.
 
Take a look here, first review I found http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/intel_core_i5_8600k_processor_review,21.html

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