Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 1898 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$135.68 vs CA$228.88
- Up to 30% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i7-7700K - CA$1.09 vs CA$1.55 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 19% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i7-2700K - 148 vs 124 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 91 vs 95 Watts
Far Cry 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
FPS
124
83%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.09/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$135.68
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$135.68 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 190 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
148
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
70%
Price, CA$
CA$228.88
59%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$228.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 190 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2700K | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
---|---|---|
Oct 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 91 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |