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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7600K is 217 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6900K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 2% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-6900K - 123 vs 121 FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 91 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Up to 5% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - CA$248.88 vs CA$261.26
- Up to 3% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-7600K - CA$2.06 vs CA$2.12 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 16 vs 4 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-7600K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
123
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.12/FPS
97%
Price, CA$
CA$261.26
95%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)
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Updated 74 minutes ago
Core i7-6900K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
121
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.06/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$248.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76900K Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor, Gray
Buy for CA$248.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 74 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-7600K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i7-6900K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600K | 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 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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