Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms Core i5-8279U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 820 days older than Core i5-8279U.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8279U
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 28 vs 91 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 6% better in World of Warcraft than Core i5-8279U - 188 vs 177 FPS
World of Warcraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
188
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.56/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$482.09
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$482.09 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 61 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Mobile • Apr 3rd, 2019
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8279U | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
---|---|---|
Apr 3rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel BGA 1526 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
28 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
Iris Pro Plus 655 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |