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Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-8700K

Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-8700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$233.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 581 minutes ago

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Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$345.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 581 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$233.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 581 minutes ago

vs

Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$345.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 581 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10600K is 938 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8700K.

Advantages of Core i5-10600K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-8700K - 168 vs 167 FPS
  • Up to 32% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - CA$233.54 vs CA$345.33
  • Up to 33% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-8700K - CA$1.39 vs CA$2.07 per FPS
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Forza Horizon 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

168

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.39/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$233.54

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$233.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 581 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

167

99%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.07/FPS

67%

Price, CA$

CA$345.33

67%

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$345.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 581 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1691

100%

Multi-Core

6898

100%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1611

95%

Multi-Core

6515

94%

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo

Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Core i7-8700K

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateOct 5th, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
95 WTDP95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
41.0x
Multiplier37.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i5-10600K or Core i7-8700K

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