Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 275 days older than the cheaper Core i5-8600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 1% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-8600K - 179 vs 178 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-8600K - 91 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600K - 8 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$225.0 vs CA$482.09
- Up to 53% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i7-7700K - CA$1.26 vs CA$2.69 per FPS
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
179
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.69/FPS
46%
Price, CA$
CA$482.09
46%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$482.09 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 81 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
178
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.26/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$225
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$225 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 81 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i5-8600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |