The Core i5-11600K is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only CA$85.11 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Up to 22% cheaper – CA$295.00 vs CA$380.11
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, CA$
CA$380.11
77%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.87/FPS
83%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
94%
Min 1% FPS
126
94%
Price, CA$
CA$295
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-8700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$262.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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