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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7600K is 217 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-6800K - 258 vs 255 FPS
- Up to 23% cheaper than Core i7-6800K - CA$166.25 vs CA$215.43
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 91 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 12 vs 4 threads
Monster Hunter: World
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Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)
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Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray
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Core i5-7600K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600K | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
|---|---|---|
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 | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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