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Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-6700

Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-6700: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for CA$260.86 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6700

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3.40 GHz 8 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700

Buy for CA$251.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for CA$260.86 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-6700

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3.40 GHz 8 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700

Buy for CA$251.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6700 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7600K is 552 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K

  • Performs up to 10% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-6700 - 121 vs 110 FPS
  • Up to 5% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-6700 - CA$2.16 vs CA$2.28 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700

  • Up to 4% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - CA$251.07 vs CA$260.86
  • Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-7600K - 65 vs 91 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of The Callisto Protocol.
The Callisto Protocol

The Callisto Protocol

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

121

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.16/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$260.86

96%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for CA$260.86 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Core i7-6700

Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015


FPS

110

90%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.28/FPS

94%

Price, CA$

CA$251.07

100%

Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3.40 GHz 8 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700

Buy for CA$251.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Core i7-6700

Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1507

100%

Multi-Core

4226

100%

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Core i7-6700

Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1293

85%

Multi-Core

4140

97%

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo

Intel Core i5-7600K

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Intel Core i7-6700 Logo

Intel Core i7-6700

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateJul 1st, 2015
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads
8
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
91 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
38.0x
Multiplier34.0x
HD 630Integrated GraphicsHD Graphics 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-7600K or Core i7-6700

The Callisto Protocol, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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