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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7500 outperforms Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7500 is 217 days newer than Core i7-6900K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 1% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-6900K - 177 vs 175 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7500 - 16 vs 4 threads
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6900K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
175
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.42/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$248.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76900K Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor, Gray
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-7500
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i7-6900K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7500 | vs | Intel Core i7-6900K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-7500 or Core i7-6900K
Diablo IV, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
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Core i5-7500
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