The Core i7-8700K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$49.38 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- Up to 17% cheaper – CA$245.62 vs CA$295.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 91 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-7700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$295
83%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
83%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$245.62
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.29/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-7700K 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 i7-8700K vs Core i7-7700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-7700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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