Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 275 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - CA$153.92 vs CA$314.0
- Up to 50% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-8700K - CA$0.56 vs CA$1.11 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Performs up to 2% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-7600 - 282 vs 277 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600 - 12 vs 4 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
277
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.56/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$153.92
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$153.92 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18825 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
282
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.11/FPS
50%
Price, CA$
CA$314
49%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$314 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18825 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600 | vs | Intel Core i7-8700K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |